Matrix Finance and Accounting ยท 1 day ago
Private Equity Associate
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expMatrix Finance and Accounting is a successful Private Equity firm seeking a motivated finance professional to join their long-term leadership development program. The Associate will drive value creation initiatives across a manufacturing business, working closely with the CFO and Senior Leadership Team to maximize productivity, profitability, and cash flow.
AccountingFinancial ServicesHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Scott Mertens, CPA
Responsibilities
S&OP Process Optimization: Working with the finance team and external consultants, the Associate will oversee the enhancement of forecast accuracy, aligning supply and demand planning, and improving decision-making through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration
Working Capital Optimization: The Associate will work with cross-functional teams to drive working capital optimization, identifying opportunities to improve cash flow through enhanced inventory management, receivables/payables strategies, and long-term planning alignment
M&A Diligence: The Associate will support due diligence efforts for potential M&A opportunities, assessing strategic fit, financial performance, operational synergies, and cultural alignment to inform executive decision-making and mitigate acquisition risks
ROI Analysis for Capital Expenditures: Supporting the Senior Leadership Team, the Associate will leverage financial modeling capabilities to conduct ROI analysis for capital expenditure proposals, evaluating financial viability, payback periods, and strategic alignment to support data-driven investment decisions and maximize long-term value
Product Pricing Analysis: The Associate will evaluate market trends and internal cost structures to identify opportunities for competitive product pricing, enhancing margin performance while maintaining market positioning and customer value perception
Enhance Planning Processes: The Associate will collaborate with the finance, operations, and commercial teams to enhance the businesses long-term planning processes, aligning strategic goals with market dynamics and operational capabilities to drive improved forecasting, resource allocation, and business agility
Qualification
Required
3+ years of corporate finance or financial consulting experience
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
High emotional intelligence
Effective communication skills
Curiosity, persistence, and grit
Ability to drive value creation initiatives
Experience in Corporate Leadership Development Programs, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, and Big-4 Public Accounting Firms
Expertise working in/for manufacturing businesses
Strong financial acumen and ability to build robust models for performance tracking and decision-making
Proactive in identifying operational and structural synergies
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams
Willing to dive into complex problems and drive initiatives to completion
Eager to learn about diverse processes and willing to innovate
Benefits
Annual cash bonus target of 50%
Excellent benefits
PTO/Vacation days
401k plan with employer match
Company
Matrix Finance and Accounting
Matrix Finance and Accounting provides financing, accounting, human resources, and office management services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Erik Johnson
Partner
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