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Director, Corporate Transactions Group - FDD

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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Corporate Transactions Group (\CTG\)

CTG, a subsidiary of A&M, brings a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value throughout the M&A deal cycle. We provide corporate clients with deep leadership and expertise to bring an end-to-end solution for corporate clients as they enter into potential buys-side acquisitions, sell-side divestitures and carve-outs, and strategic partnerships.

Our professionals help businesses develop and execute their strategies to create value for the organization and its shareholders leveraging A&M’s functional expertise and industry experience. We provide a range of services to our clients, including commercial due diligence, market entry assessment, financial and operational due diligence, tax diligence and structuring assistance, business modeling and synergy assessment, integration & separation planning, and support executing the plan and delivering enterprise value for our client’s shareholders.

Our CTG practice is growing rapidly which means there is a unique opportunity to be creative and entrepreneurial to help shape the foundation of our future. We are currently seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to join our team, focusing on the operational and execution aspects of the M&A life cycle (from early-stage diligence through to post-close implementation). In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. The position offers significant opportunities for career development and advancement in a fast-growing practice that is helping lead many market shaping deals.

What will you be doing?

As a Director, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy and financial services. You will provide our clients with an integrated due diligence approach that goes beyond traditional quality of earning analyses and focus on key value drivers for corporate clients (and private capital to a lesser extent). Our integrated due diligence approach combines our deep operational, functional and industry expertise with Big Four quality financial accounting and tax services to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle.

Responsibilities will include:

• Counsel and mentor Associates, Senior Associates and Managers.
• Effectively lead the team in conversations with clients, lenders and other stakeholders.
• Manage and prioritize team responsibilities and proactively consult with Managing Directors, Senior Directors and other senior members of the team as appropriate.
• Oversee all aspects of deals with limited guidance from Senior Directors or Managing Directors.
• Manage multiple chargeable and non-chargeable projects of varying size and complexity.
• Identify potential transaction risks and implement strategies to address risks.
• Take responsibility for developing a full / comprehensive due diligence report.
• Lead the Quality of Earnings, P&L and Working Capital analyses.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding engagement matters (e.g., billing, status updates, preparation of scope of procedures, scope changes, request lists).
• Effectively manage day-to-day client interaction and relationships and continue to emphasize the capabilities of A&M to clients.
• Develop and propose creative solutions to engagement and transaction risks and effectively manage problem resolution.
• Help engagement executives in maximizing the value the client is receiving from A&M (i.e., monitors engagement leverage, efficiency of staff, and appropriateness of T&Es billed by all team members).
• Proactively recruit, train, and develop individuals of all levels for CTG.
• Engage in training initiatives, including developing and teaching courses as appropriate
• Display a core understanding of all CTG services and strive to cross-sell CTG and other A&M services, as opportunities arise.
• Abides by risk management guidelines and engagement review memo procedures.
• Gather applicable conflict check information and coordinates with Managing Directors to set up engagement codes and other engagement requirements.
• Assist Managing Directors and Senior Director in sales and business development efforts.
• Contribute to sales pursuits by generating new client business and/or adding on business from current client.
• Appropriately manage engagement risk and potential client or engagement issues.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of financial accounting due diligence experience at a top accounting firm
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and/or related major
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and purchase accounting
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
• Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings
• Ability to travel for project needs and A&M specific needs and opportunities (e.g., training, internal meetings, etc.).

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Clickherefor more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compen

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