LCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory · 1 week ago
Senior Associate Transaction Services
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expLCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join their Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Advisory practice. This role focuses on executing M&A transactions and providing transaction advisory services, including quality of earnings analyses and financial due diligence on target companies.
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Hiring Manager
Dave Bourgoin
Responsibilities
Conducting financial due diligence on target companies and investment opportunities
Performing Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses, including:
EBITDA normalization
Revenue and cost analysis
Identification of non-recurring, non-operational, and unusual items
Analyzing historical financial statements, projections, KPIs, and trends
Preparing net working capital analyses, debt-like item schedules, and cash flow assessments
Performing variance analysis and identifying key value drivers, risks, and deal considerations
Building and reviewing transaction-focused financial models, valuations, and sensitivity analyses
Assisting in transaction structuring and negotiation support based on financial insights
Preparing clear, comprehensive due diligence reports that highlight findings, risks, and opportunities
Participating in client meetings and presentations, including discussions with senior management and investors
Collaborating closely with internal team members and external stakeholders in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Qualification
Required
2–4+ years of experience in public accounting and/or transaction advisory
Direct QoE / financial due diligence experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA license (active or demonstrated progress toward completion)
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Transaction-oriented financial analysis
Working capital mechanics and cash flow
Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of MS Office
Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing deliverables
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
Preferred
Meaningful experience in buy-side and/or sell-side QoE engagements
Exposure to private equity-backed transactions
Experience preparing or reviewing financial models and sensitivity analyses
Comfort interacting directly with senior client stakeholders
Experience across multiple industries
An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping build a growing practice
Benefits
Premium free medical coverage
Performance-based bonuses
Moving assistance
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Company
LCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory
LCS is a certified public accounting firm providing financial clarity in high-stakes situations - from M&A due diligence to ongoing financial leadership and support.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Max Lummis
Founder & Managing Member
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