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Job Description
The Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Director is an essential team member that will work to ensure financial due diligence engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national TAS strategy.
Job Summary
The TAS Director will lead multiple client engagement teams, supporting all elements of execution as well as developing and maintaining client relationships. The TAS Director will also assume practice development responsibilities, including business development, risk management, resource planning, performance management, and cross-selling other BDO services. A qualified candidate should have excellent leadership and technical skills, be results oriented, and have a tenacious work ethic.
Job Duties
Leads client engagement teams throughout every aspect of project deliverable and ensures effective and efficient delivery of quality services
Examines complex deal related issues and provide appropriate insight into deal specific matters, including but not limited to quality of earnings adjustments, pro-forma/normalization calculations, working capital analysis and definition, debt and debt-like analysis, warranties & indemnities, sale and purchase agreement review
Leads the full spectrum of transaction advisory work in multiple engagements including buy-side and sell-side mandates
Sets standards for quality/consistency and bring sophistication to client engagements
Coaches and mentors’ staff in key areas, including detailed due diligence, critical decision making, report writing, and project management
Works with engagement teams to compose and otherwise review due diligence reports for presentations to clients evaluating M&A decisions
Ensures client expectations are met, maintains client relationships, and identifies and resolves client issues /concerns
Leverages BDO’s firm wide capabilities beyond TAS during client engagements
Assists in identifying risks and issues related to the transaction and effectively communicate to clients
Works alongside TAS practice leadership to further develop practice initiatives and strategy
Identifies and pursues business development opportunities through industry and networking relationships
Leads the development of proposal documents and conducts presentations in pursuit of acquiring new clients
Partners with management members of BDO offices to identify and promote the services of the Transaction Advisory Services practice to existing and perspective clients
In conjunction with the Principal/Managing Director, provides verbal and written performance feedback to TAS team members throughout the fiscal year and as part of the annual performance review process
Other duties as required
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, required
MBA, preferred
Experience
At least eight (8) years of prior financial statement related professional services experience, required, of which:
Five (5) or more years have been spent in a dedicated TAS environment, to include complex national and multi-national buy and sell side transactions, required
Carve-out experience, preferred
Prior experience interacting and working directly with C-level personnel, preferred
Big 4 or other top tier consulting firm experience, preferred
License/Certifications
CPA, preferred
Software
Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent project management and communication skills, as well as a sense of urgency and drive to help the company service its clients
Demonstrated ability to lead engagements, support/supervise staff and respond to client needs
Solid knowledge of technical accounting areas such as US GAAP
Exhibit an executive presence and strong business acumen
Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business writing aptitude
Proven ability to initiate and maintain solid relationships with all levels of client personnel, as well as utilizing network and industry relationships to identify business development opportunities
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment either independently or within a team dynamic while effectively managing unexpected issues and/or questions in a professional manner
Ability to travel as needed
Compensation
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $180,000 - $280,000
Maryland Range: $180,000 - $280,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $280,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance our financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
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