Deal Advisory Services Senior Associate

Job Category: Transaction Advisory Services

Requisition Number: DEALA
004289

Dallas, Plano, Houston or Fort Worth

Office expectations: Monday – Thursday in office; remote on Fridays if desired

How We Work

Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open‑door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters.

We are more than just a job.

• Participate in and lead financial due diligence engagements related to mergers and acquisitions by private equity investors and corporate buyers.
• Analyze financial/operational results of target companies through reviewing accounting information and conducting interviews with management.
• Evaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements.
• Assist with writing detailed reports and perform financial statement analysis, including the quality of earnings, potential liabilities and risks, and the impact of findings on the valuation of the target company.
• Provide advisory services to clients to assist them in maximizing their financial opportunities and manage the risks involved with possible mergers and acquisitions.
• Member of engagement teams with senior client executives, attorneys, investment bankers, and private equity investors.
• Grow skills to reinforce relationships with current and prospective clients of the firm.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting, advisory, financial audit, or transaction advisory services (experience related to mergers and acquisitions or financial due diligence preferred).
• Strong current knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), mergers and acquisitions, or transaction services.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and act autonomously while being a team player.
• Capability to conduct independent industry, market, and economic research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary.

• Firm‑paid medical insurance (free employee coverage on 2 of 3 plans).
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• 17 annual firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year‑end.
• 20 days PTO for salaried employees.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Firm‑paid Becker CPA review course & reimbursement for exam fees.
• Health & wellness program.
• Pet insurance.

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