Private Equity Principal

GHJ

Transaction Advisory Services Principal at GHJ, focusing on expanding buy-side Private Equity capabilities. Leading engagements and building strategic relationships within the Private Equity community.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $239,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Driving measurable growth through self-originations, relationship development and expansion, referral generation related to TAS engagements
Act as an internal thought leader by sharing market trends, transaction insights, and emerging developments affecting private equity clients and portfolio companies
Expand GHJ’s visibility and reputation within the Private Equity community through networking, conferences, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and industry participation
Lead Private Equity-sponsored financial due diligence and Quality of Earnings engagements
Collaborate closely with M&A Tax and other advisory teams related to tax diligence, structuring, and transaction execution
Advise clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including diligence findings, working capital considerations, EBITDA adjustments, purchase agreement provisions, and key business risks
Provide leadership and coaching to engagement teams on critical diligence areas, risk identification, and client communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of experience leading or advising on Private Equity transaction advisory engagements
CPA or other relevant professional designations strongly preferred
Strong executive presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, referral sources, and internal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful relationships and drive business development success
Strong leadership, collaboration, and team-building capabilities
Ability to balance market-facing responsibilities with high-quality engagement execution
Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation structure
Variable compensation tied to self-originated revenue and overall practice growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial Due DiligenceQuality of Earnings AnalysisTransaction Lifecycle AdvisoryEBITDA AdjustmentsRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Certifications

CPA