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EY-Parthenon · 23 hours ago

EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $221K/yr

4+ years exp

EY-Parthenon is a global leader in transformative strategy, transactions, and corporate finance. The Director in the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory team will provide expert support to clients during M&A transactions, focusing on pricing mechanisms and transaction documents while collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the deal continuum.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingPayments

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Working closely with clients, their bankers and legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and other SPA Advisory team members to manage and deliver advice around the deal price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including (i) analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments; (ii) preparation of pricing schedules; (iii) reviewing and commenting on the financial aspects of the SPA; (iv) assisting the client with their preparation or review of closing accounts; and (v) performing leakage reviews (on locked box transactions)

Supervising senior associates and associates, with the opportunity to lead and work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal-relevant points of view and recommendations to the client

Supporting client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions

Drafting detailed and compelling outputs for clients

Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities

Taking ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards

Communicating with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure

Qualification

M&A transactionsAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCPA certificationExcel proficiencyFinancial analysisEntrepreneurial mindsetInterpersonal skillsTeam-oriented mindsetAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience

Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights

The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts

Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally

Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A team-oriented mindset

You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position

The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs

Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude

Comfortable working both independently or in a team

Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset

Desire to develop strong internal and external networks

Strong communication skills

Critical thinker with very good attention to detail

Ability to work to tight project deadlines

Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations