Transaction Advisory Services; TAS Senior Associate

GHJ is looking for a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Senior Associate WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long‑term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

The GHJ Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a challenging, rewarding and entrepreneurial opportunity for individuals to improve their skill set and career trajectory while advising companies across numerous industries through their transaction process.

• Participating in buy‑side and sell‑side transaction engagements with corporate entities, investment bankers, private equity firms and strategic corporate buyers.
• Assisting in preparing for and participating in discussions with company management and buyer/seller advisors.
• Preparing calculations of EBITDA adjustments, and working with data to create financial models, identify trends and stimulate conversation leading to potential earnings adjustments.
• Working with and overseeing an offshore team to provide guidance on analyses required, how to interpret client data, and to navigate roadblocks encountered.
• Assisting in preparing recasted financial statements, including earnings and working capital, to present the company’s adjusted operating performance and needs.
• Preparing operating and financial metrics including graphs and charts for discussion, highlighting trends and areas of concern.
• Identifying and conducting appropriate validation procedures around key financial statement items.
• Documenting work completed by preparing write‑ups and clear methodology, taking into account possible alternatives and specific client circumstances.
• Assisting in proofing financial statements and other documents when appropriate.
• Preparing and indexing client files and internal working papers.
• Building relationships with, and speaking to, client personnel to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes and functions.
• Applying knowledge of the client’s industry when reviewing information, including preparing for client discussions and focusing on specific areas for diligence.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Direct Transaction Advisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong accounting and diligence knowledge.
• Exceptional analytical and communication (written and oral) skills required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Very strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including experience working with and reconciling financial data such as monthly statements and trial balances, and use of pivot tables, lookup formulas, index/match formulas, etc.
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of technical principles, theory and practice, and an ability to apply these appropriately in the context of a transaction and specifically Quality of Earnings projects.
• Has foundational knowledge of the client’s industry, and can incorporate such knowledge when scoping and completing assignments, including working with Managers to develop agendas and areas of focus.
• Identifies and resolves a wide variety of technical problems by distilling the data, considering client specifics and applying reasonable and best practices to reach conclusions.
• Demonstrates ability to apply learnings from one transaction to the next, implementing new skills and techniques.
• Plans and presents well‑organized work products.
• Delivers high quality work under pressure.
• Seeks to improve skills through self‑development.
• Acts as a team player with peers as well as engagement teams or the department.

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