Quality of Earnings Associate
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Quality of Earnings Associate based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support high-impact financial due diligence engagements across complex transactions.
You will analyze financial performance, assess earnings sustainability, and help identify risks and value drivers for clients.
Working across buy-side and sell-side engagements, you will partner closely with experienced managers and senior leaders.
The position combines rigorous financial analysis with exposure to diverse industries, transactions, and business models.
You will contribute directly to client deliverables while developing your expertise in Quality of Earnings and transaction advisory.
The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, analytical, and designed to give high-performing professionals meaningful responsibility.
The role is remote, with candidates in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area particularly encouraged to apply.
- Perform Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and evaluation of key financial trends.
- Analyze historical financial statements and underlying financial data to evaluate earnings sustainability, business performance, and potential risks.
- Identify and investigate unusual, non-recurring, or otherwise significant items that may affect reported financial performance.
- Support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements from data collection through analysis and final deliverables.
- Prepare detailed financial analyses, reports, schedules, and other client-facing deliverables with a high degree of accuracy.
- Manage information requests and support the efficient flow of financial data throughout diligence processes.
- Collaborate with managers, senior team members, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables are accurate, consistent, timely, and aligned with engagement objectives.
- Clearly communicate analytical findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to client discussions when appropriate.
- Apply financial modeling, Excel, and emerging automation or intelligence tools to improve the efficiency and quality of analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in public accounting, with audit or transaction advisory experience preferred.
- Direct experience with Quality of Earnings analysis or financial due diligence is strongly preferred.
- CPA certification or demonstrated progress toward CPA qualification is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial information.
- Curiosity and fluency with automated intelligence and emerging technologies used to enhance financial analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, transaction-focused environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial findings clearly.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining strong collaboration and communication with team members.
- A proactive, intellectually curious mindset and willingness to contribute ideas that improve processes, analyses, and client outcomes.
- Competitive compensation package.
- 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Professional development, training, and opportunities for internal advancement.
- Regular exposure to senior management and companies across a broad range of industries.
- Opportunities to build expertise in financial due diligence, Quality of Earnings, and transaction advisory services.
- Remote work environment with opportunities for in-person collaboration, particularly for candidates in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
- Healthy work-life balance supported by flexible working arrangements and a collaborative culture.
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