Transaction Advisory Services; TAS – Private Equity Principal

GHJ is looking for a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) – Private Equity Principal

GHJ is seeking an accomplished transaction advisory professional with deep Private Equity relationships to help accelerate the growth of our existing buy-side Transaction Advisory Services practice. Leveraging GHJ's established Quality of Earnings platform, strong middle‑market reputation, and multidisciplinary service offerings, the successful candidate will expand sponsor relationships, originate buy‑side diligence engagements, and strengthen GHJ's presence within the Private Equity community.

This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to help build GHJ's Private Equity platform while influencing strategy, market positioning, and long‑term growth across Transaction Advisory, Audit, Tax, CAAS, CFO Advisory, and other consulting services. The position reports to the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Practice Leader and ultimately to the Advisory Services Practice Leader. Overtime collaborates closely with firm leadership in designing and executing GHJ’s Private Equity growth strategy.

The position is expected to be filled at the Principal level, designed for an individual with the potential to progress to Partner based on demonstrated business development and leadership success.

• Driving measurable growth through self‑originations, relationship development and expansion, referral generation related to TAS engagements.
• Act as an internal thought leader by sharing market trends, transaction insights, and emerging developments affecting private equity clients and portfolio companies.
• Expand GHJ’s visibility and reputation within the Private Equity community through networking, conferences, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and industry participation.
• Stay current on evolving Private Equity market dynamics, transaction trends, technology, operational priorities, and competitive developments.
• Lead Private Equity‑sponsored financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings engagements.
• Collaborate closely with M&A Tax and other advisory teams related to tax diligence, structuring, and transaction execution.
• Advise clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including diligence findings, working capital considerations, EBITDA adjustments, purchase agreement provisions, and key business risks.
• Support clients and deal teams in navigating diligence timelines, data requests, and transaction processes.
• Provide leadership and coaching to engagement teams on critical diligence areas, risk identification, and client communication.
• Deliver high‑quality insights and recommendations that support negotiations, value creation, and transaction decision‑making.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to improve efficiency, quality, and insight generation.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of TAS methodologies, processes, and best practices, particularly as it relates to Private Equity client needs and trends.

• Originate and lead financial due diligence, generating $1 million+ in annual buy‑side TAS revenue.
• Develop meaningful relationships with target Private Equity sponsors.
• Increase GHJ’s visibility within the middle‑market Private Equity community.
• Introduce portfolio company opportunities across multiple GHJ service lines.
• Lead the development of a scalable Private Equity growth strategy for the firm.

• Develop sponsor coverage plans for target Private Equity firms.
• Cultivate relationships with Private Equity partners, operating partners, deal teams, investment bankers, lenders, attorneys, and other intermediaries.
• Build a repeatable referral ecosystem that generates transaction opportunities.
• Represent GHJ at industry conferences, sponsor gatherings, and industry associations.
• Participate in thought leadership initiatives focused on middle‑market M&A and Private Equity trends.
• Coordinate strategic account planning across the firm.
• Partner with Audit, Tax, CAAS, CFO Advisory, and other service leaders to identify opportunities within sponsor and portfolio company relationships.
• Help develop a coordinated Private Equity go‑to‑market strategy…