Director - Transaction Advisory - Financial Due Diligence

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

We are seeking a Director to bring their energy, passion, and expertise to help our clients get the answers they need to get the deal done. The role is based in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and focuses on providing private‑equity and corporate clients buy‑side and sell‑side financial accounting due diligence. Responsibilities include engaging with management, advising on transaction risks, and delivering integrated due‑diligence services that combine operational, functional, and industry expertise with Big Four quality financial accounting and tax services.

• Counsel and mentor Associates, Senior Associates and Managers.
• Effectively lead the team in conversations with clients and lenders.
• Manage and prioritize team responsibilities and proactively consult with Managing Directors and senior members of the team as appropriate.
• Oversee all aspects of deals with limited guidance from Managing Directors.
• Manage multiple chargeable and non‑chargeable projects of varying size and complexity.
• Identify potential transaction risks and implement strategies to address risks.
• Generate a full due diligence report.
• Lead the Quality of Earnings, P&L and Working Capital analyses.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding engagement matters (e.g., billing, status updates, preparation of scope of procedures, scope changes, request lists).
• Effectively manage day‑to‑day client interaction and relationships and continue to emphasize the capabilities of A&M to clients.
• Develop and propose creative solutions to engagement and transaction risks and effectively manage problem resolution.
• Help engagement executives maximize the value the client is receiving from A&M (e.g., monitor engagement leverage, efficiency of staff, and appropriateness of T&Es billed by all team members).
• Proactively recruit, train, and develop individuals at all levels for TAG.
• Engage in training initiatives, including developing and teaching courses as appropriate.
• Display a core understanding of all TAG services (FDD/ODD) and strive to cross‑sell TAG and other A&M services, as opportunities arise.
• Abide by risk management guidelines and engagement review memo procedures.
• Gather applicable conflict check information and coordinate with Managing Directors to set up engagement codes and other engagement requirements.
• Assist Managing Directors and Senior Director in sales and business development efforts.
• Contribute to sales pursuits by generating new client business and/or adding on business from current client.
• Appropriately manage engagement risk and potential client or engagement issues.

• 8‑10 years of financial accounting due diligence experience at a top accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and purchase accounting.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Flexibility to…