Consulting - Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Service

Company: McGladrey 
Location: Baltimore, Maryland

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Accounting / Finance
• Date Posted: 01/04/2012
• Region: Maryland-Baltimore
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

Job Title: Consulting - Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Services
Description:
Position Description
The Transaction Advisory Services - Senior Associate works closely with the managers and other team members to provide financial and operational analysis of US and international businesses for our clients. The Transaction Support Service Line offers our clients assistance with buy side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, and working capital assistance.
Responsibilities
• Performs (as part of a team) financial and operational due diligence for clients who are acquiring businesses
• Participates in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysis
• Prepares detailed financial analysis to help clients evaluate their acquisition decisions and financing requirements
• Uses various software tools as designated by the firm
• Interacts with the other functional areas of the practice including tax, audit and other consulting practices
• Assists in preparing proposals and engagement letters
• Represents the firm in community activities and professional association

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Minimum of three years experience in an audit practice (or Transaction Support) of a national public accounting firm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 30-40% overnight

Preferred Qualifications
• CPA certification
• Strong project management skills
• Evaluated as exceptional performer in current position
• Possess a good balance of strong audit skills and business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact effectively with internal team members and external clients of the firm
• Ability to be a self-starter and to be confident when interacting with clients and asking questions
• Able to work within tight deadlines and take responsibility for getting the job done in a timely manner
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills
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About McGladrey
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP operates under the McGladrey brand as the fifth largest U. S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with nearly 6, 500 professionals and associates in more than 70 offices nationwide. McGladrey & Pullen is a licensed CPA firm, and is a member of RSM International, the sixth largest global network of independent accounting, tax and consulting firms. For more information, visitwww. mcgladrey. com, follow ourCareers Blog, like ourFacebook Careerspage, follow us onTwitter, and/or connect with us onLinkedIn.
EEO/AA
Location Street Address: 100 International Drive Suite 1400

City: Baltimore

State: Maryland

Region: Southeast Region

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Experienced

Degree Required: Bachelor

Travel Required: Yes
Relocation Eligible:
Sponsor candidates who are not
eligible to work in US: No