Associate, Deal Services

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Deal Services Associate performing Quality of Earnings and financial due diligence for CLA, a national professional services firm. Analyzing transactions and preparing client reports.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $99,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, due diligence, and quality of earnings assessments, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting. Proficient in delivering accurate financial statement modeling and detailed analyses under tight deadlines.

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Financial AnalysisQuality Of EarningsFinancial Statement ModelingDue DiligenceAccounting Principles

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial Statement ModelingDue DiligenceFinancial ReportingError Detection

Soft Skills

CommunicationTime ManagementAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsPfx Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

CFACPA

Industry Keywords

Financial MarketsAccounting PrinciplesFinancial Data AnalysisBusiness PurchasesMergers And Acquisitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform financial Quality of Earnings, due diligence, Excel financial analysis, and other consultative services for clients involved in business purchases, sales, or mergers and acquisitions
Perform ad hoc analysis under tight deadlines
Perform original financial statement modeling with a high degree of accuracy
Write reports on findings for clients and their advisors
Perform detailed financial due diligence
Collect and analyze financial data to detect errors in financial reporting
Summarize key accounting policies and identify issues that may impact transaction value or client risk
Build detailed analyses and reports based on findings for client delivery
Support multiple engagements on time and within budget
Identify issues and communicate progress and results to supervisors
Complete assigned portions of engagements consistently, accurately, and within tight time frames
May begin directing small quality of earnings projects at the two-year level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Exposure to financial statement preparation, audits, and reviews preferred
Working towards CFA, CPA or other post-graduate degree or relevant industry/service certification
General knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting engagements or projects
Knowledge of financial markets, analysis, and reporting of financial data
Understanding of Pfx Engagement, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office
Ability to perform accurate financial analysis and original financial statement modeling under tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Competitive wages
Career growth opportunities