M&A Due Diligence Leader CPA​/CFA

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Active - Regular full-time Management Boston, Boston, MA, US

16 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

KLR is one of the largest full-service CPA and business advisory firms in New England and is ranked amongst the Top 100 firms in the United States. From our offices in Andover, Boston, Lausanne, Newport, and Providence, the 350+ person firm provides assurance, tax, and business advisory services to private and publicly-held companies throughout the United States and abroad. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for 20 years, KLR is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation.

Due to growth we are seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Manager to join our firm based in our Providence, RI or Boston, MA office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements from planning through delivery
• Analyze target company financials and operating data to identify key trends, risks, and value drivers, including:
  • Historical and projected financial, operational, and commercial performance
  • Quality of earnings adjustments and EBITDA normalization
  • Working capital trends and debt-like items
  • Potential liabilities and transaction-related risks impacting valuation
• Identify pre- and post-acquisition considerations, including operational and financial integration risks
• Drive key deal insights, including purchase price adjustments, deal structuring considerations, and transaction risks
• Evaluate business models, revenue streams, and cost structures to assess overall transaction viability
• Prepare and review comprehensive due diligence reports, including Quality of Earnings, working capital, and other transaction analyses
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Collaborate cross-functionally with valuation, tax, IT, and other advisory teams to deliver integrated client solutions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and external stakeholders, including target management, investment bankers, and legal advisors
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to senior leadership, clients, and deal teams
• Contribute to the development of training programs, enhancement of due diligence methodologies, and adherence to firm quality and compliance standards

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance; audit background preferred but not required
• CPA or CFA designation required
• Experience working with private equity firms and/or portfolio companies preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of cash, modified cash, and accrual (GAAP) accounting, including cash-to-accrual conversions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Macabacus and Quick Books preferred
• Solid general business acumen, strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage clients and internal teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight transaction deadlines

This is a full-time position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours, including some evenings and weekends, will be required during peak busy seasons.

Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range do not include benefits and bonus potential, and are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and…