Grant Thornton (US) · 2 days ago
Purchase Agreement Advisory Senior Associate
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $144K/yr
2+ years expGrant Thornton is a leading professional services firm focused on delivering comprehensive advisory services. The Purchase Agreement Advisory Senior Associate will play a key role in advising clients on the accounting aspects of middle-market transactions, working closely with diligence teams and managing relationships with clients.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Review the accounting aspects of M&A documents
Prepare / review accounting principles exhibits, drafting accounting language for each deal
Understand and explain accounting matters to our clients and their legal counsel
Prepare corresponding financial analysis and illustrations
Collaborate with our financial due diligence teams
Advise on post-closing accounting true-ups and disputes
Develop and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, and cross-sell services
Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and their legal counsel upon accounting matters, and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence
Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Supervise, train and mentor associates
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
2 to 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required
Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice
Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills
Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 25%
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
CPA preferred or CPA in process preferred
Solid experience in the following: accounting, audit, or transaction advisory services
Prior relevant consulting experienced preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
Paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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