Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it.
Are you an intellectually curious, deal oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to finance software implementation and automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.
Responsibilities:
- Perform financial and accounting due diligence procedures for buy-side or sell-side due diligence engagements
- Identifying and communicating (i) critical deal issues, (ii) the strength and weakness of the business against industry benchmarks to client management that could impact the purchase price or the deal structure
- Challenging assumptions related to future financial projections
- Identifying critical post-closing matters to be addressed to ensure improvements in profitability and cash flows
- Interacting extensively with personnel of the target companies and the client
- Reviewing and preparing due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings
- Assist with the finalization of (i) opening balance sheet/ of purchase price allocations, and (ii) closing working capital calculations.
- Comfortable with advanced Excel functionalities: building flatfiles, pivot tables, macros, and using advanced formulas such as SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT
Desired Skills & Experience:
- 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting.
- Experience with a Big 4 or large firm’s transaction advisory services a plus.
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification
- Ability to take responsibility and account for his/her own work
- Hard-working, detail-oriented and ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
- Experience with advanced data applications like Power Query and/or Alteryx
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients.
At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.
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Skills Required
- 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong Excel skills
- Ability to use advanced Excel functionalities, including flatfiles, pivot tables, macros, and advanced formulas
- Ability to take responsibility for and account for one's own work
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for helping clients and strong interest in technical accounting
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Experience with Big 4 or large-firm transaction advisory services
- CPA certification or active pursuit of certification
- Experience with Power Query and/or Alteryx
What We Do
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals helps financial executives with their most complex and significant matters, including financial accounting and operations, IPO and M&A services, digital solutions, and managed services. Our clients are the world’s top growth companies, and we support them as they change the world and create new markets! The firm was founded in 2006 and has grown to more than 400 professionals with core offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, and Boston. We have served more than 1,000 clients on six continents and have a 54% market share for Bay Area IPOs in recent years. Our client portfolio includes multi-billion-dollar public, mid-cap public, and pre-IPO companies ranging from early stage to late stage. Our global clients represent the most exciting industries including high tech, Internet, social networking, gaming, software, ad tech, cleantech, life sciences, financial services, consumer products, biotech, services, and manufacturing. Our goal at Connor Group is to be the most respected firm across our service lines by delivering the highest quality services to our clients. We are hired by finance and accounting executives who understand the importance of leveraging their time as well as having a partner that can successfully execute their needs.
