Transaction Advisory Senior Associate
Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Services
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Industry: Public Accounting / Advisory
Compensation: Competitive base + bonus + benefits
A top U.S. accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice. This is a high-impact role supporting both buy-side and sell-side M&A engagements for middle-market clients, private equity firms, and lenders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support financial due diligence engagements, including quality of earnings and working capital analysis
- Analyze financial statements and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Prepare client-ready reports and presentations summarizing key findings
- Participate in client meetings and site visits, interacting with senior management teams
- Collaborate cross-functionally with tax, audit, and consulting teams
- Mentor and develop junior staff
Ideal Candidate:
- 2-4 years of experience in transaction advisory, audit, or financial due diligence
- Strong foundation in accounting and corporate finance
- CPA preferred (not required)
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent communication and project management abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to transition from audit into M&A advisory or continue growing within the TAS space at a firm with national reach and a strong deal pipeline.
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