Ankura

Director, Financial Due Diligence – Transaction Advisory Services

Ankura

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Nashville • Illinois • Tennessee • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and manage buy‑side and sell‑side pre‑transaction due diligence engagements for public companies, private companies, private equity firms, SPACs, and investment banks across the U.S.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, delivering clear insights, strategic recommendations, and proactive communication.
  • Guide and review team workstreams, ensuring high‑quality analyses and timely delivery of all engagement outputs.
  • Oversee development of financial models analyzing historical performance, trends, and projections.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, clients, and deal stakeholders.
  • Mentor, train, and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
  • Support and lead business development initiatives, including networking, relationship building, proposal development, and participation in industry events.
  • Contribute to internal initiatives such as research publications, process improvements, methodology enhancements, and engagement management practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services, financial due diligence, M&A consulting, or related areas; audit experience with relevant exposure is acceptable for a portion of applicant’s experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
  • Active CPA license preferred; equivalent credentials or extensive relevant experience will be considered.
  • Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting; healthcare experience or familiarity with industry regulatory environments is a plus.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams, influence decision‑making, and build trusted client relationships.
  • Ability to network, build relationships in the market, and contribute to practice growth.
  • Proficient in operating independently, managing multiple priorities, and thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingU.S. GAAPSEC reportingtransaction advisory servicesfinancial due diligenceM&A consultingaudit experience
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationteam managementrelationship buildingnetworkingmentoringcollaborationstrategic recommendationsproactive communication
Certifications
CPA licenseBachelor's degree in accounting