Ernst & Young

Senior, Transaction Diligence (Montreal)

Ernst & Young$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or related major
  • CPA certification (or equivalent)
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years at a public accounting firm
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Familiarity with PowerBI and Alteryx for data analysis
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel within Canada and the US
  • Bilingual in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in due diligence engagements for acquisitions and divestments
  • Analyse financial results and conduct interviews with management
  • Build financial analyses directly or collaboratively
  • Identify GAAP issues impacting target valuation
  • Prepare and evaluate pro forma financial information
  • Address carve-out issues relevant to transaction projects
  • Communicate findings and status updates to engagement teams and clients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off including personal and vacation days
  • Option to purchase additional vacation days
  • Exclusive learning programs tailored to employee growth
  • Internal opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Participation in meaningful volunteering initiatives through EY Ripples.
Full Job Description
The opportunity

EY has an established industry leading EY-Parthenon Practice. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

You'll be part of the Transaction Diligence team which provides clients with the financial and strategic transaction assistance to ensure the success of their transaction. Our TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process. While traditional financial due diligence is a key element of the service, TD is much broader, incorporating transaction management, negotiation and documentation, and post-completion integration.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior, you will be part of the Transaction Diligence team helping our clients determine the right deal to do and then assist them in doing the deal right. Our team works to understand profit drivers and trends, challenge assumptions of future performance, and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters. Our TD teams assist clients throughout the entire transaction process.

Skills and attributes for success
  • Participate in due diligence engagements related to acquisitions or divestments by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate players.
  • Analyse financial/operational results of targets through analysis of operational accounting records and conducting interviews with management. Responsible, directly or with assistance from
  • team members, in the build out of the financial analyses
  • Identify and quantify GAAP issues as they relate to the valuation of the target.
  • Prepare/evaluate pro forma financial information.
  • Analyse carve-out issues, as applicable relating to a buy-side or sell-side project.
  • Identify issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring or deal termination.
  • Identify post-acquisition/divestiture action steps.
  • Communicate requests, status, findings, and observations directly with engagement team, client and target.
  • Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations and manage expectations of service.


To qualify for the role, you must have
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and/or related major.
  • CPA certification (or equivalent)
  • Preferably 3 or more years of accounting experience including minimum 2 years at a public accounting firm.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Proficiency with analytics tools strongly preferred: familiarity with PowerBI for data visualization and Alteryx for data preparation.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Dedication to teamwork.
  • Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
  • Willingness to team and learn.
  • The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel within Canada and US.
  • This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.


What we look for

We're interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients' goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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1989

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