Senior Transaction Advisory Consultant - Financial Due Diligence

Withum

Transaction advisory senior consultant conducting financial due diligence for Withum, a professional services firm. Analyzing acquisition targets, financial performance, valuation matters, and transaction risks.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timePrinceton • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial due diligence, M&A processes, and analytical skills to provide insights on business performance and valuation. Proficient in utilizing technology for data analysis and visualization while maintaining effective communication with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

M&A Work ExperienceActive CPA CertificationFinancial Due DiligenceUS GAAP KnowledgeHigh Proficiency in Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisValuationQuality of Earnings AnalysisContractual Matters AnalysisData AnalysisForecastingBusiness Performance AnalysisReportingIntegration Issues IdentificationSeparation Issues Identification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationActive ListeningPrioritizationAdaptabilityNetworking Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Mergers and AcquisitionsPublic AccountingFinancial ServicesSEC ReportingAccounting Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple work streams at any given time
Coordinate financial due diligence engagements
Collaborate with client management on diligence focus areas and provide real-time communications of issues and deal considerations
Participate in discussions regarding business performance and forecasting assumptions with senior team management
Identify and support analyses of target financial data for quality of earnings, normalized working capital, valuation, contractual matters, and future cash flows
Work on reports presenting findings and recommendations around key financial and business issues in transactions
Identify integration, separation, and post-transaction transition issues
Collaborate with team members and contribute to the development of M&A best practices
Analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold by reviewing accounting records, understanding business drivers, and interviewing management
Research industry trends, technologies, seasonality, cyclicality, and cash flow requirements to provide client insight
Use technology and tools to analyze datasets and present visualizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3+ years of related M&A work experience
Active CPA certification or in the process of obtaining one
Experience within another large professional services organization; public accounting experience preferred
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Effective internal and external communication skills, active listening, and appropriate follow-up on open action items
Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting
Desire to be a long-term contributor to a dynamic team
Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% on short notice
Experience in a mergers or acquisitions transactions role
Established networking skills in a relevant industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance
Equal employment opportunity and accessible recruiting experience
Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process