Deals - Financial Diligence - Sell Side - Senior Associate

EY-Parthenon – Deals – Financial Diligence – Sell Side – Senior Associate

Location:

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia

Join EY-Parthenon’s Deals – Financial Diligence – Sell Side team as a Senior Associate and work on complex, high‑profile divestitures across diverse industry sectors.

• Support the execution of transformational deals, working as a team to solve complex challenges.
• Integrate into complex client teams, building and cultivating relationships.
• Assist with the preparation of carve‑out audited financial statements and related SEC filings.
• Collaborate with service lines such as International Tax, Transaction Services, and Valuation Modeling and Economics.
• Provide authoritative knowledge and insight on industry trends, technologies, and cash‑flow dynamics.

• Experience handling divestitures, including carve‑outs, spins and full‑enterprise sales.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be sold.
• Ability to assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends and cash‑flow requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Alteryx and Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to identify business and technical issues, develop points of view, and discuss with senior team members.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships internally and externally.
• Residence or commutable distance to the office location.
• Willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.

• A proven record of excellence in audit and/or mergers and acquisitions transaction roles.
• An active CPA certification.
• Experience with in another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
• Knowledge of leveraging firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package; base salary range U.S. wide: $96,800 to $159,600 (NYC metro and select coastal markets higher).
• Medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
• Hybrid work model: 40–60% in‑person collaboration in external client‑serving roles.
• Flexible vacation policy with paid holidays and personal/Family Care leave.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or requesting an accommodation during the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 or email

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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