Job Description:
We are currently accepting applications for a Manager in Transaction Advisory Services specifically focusing on financial due diligence. As a manager you will be a vital member of the team driving project management work at various points in the financial due diligence process.
The Manager will work directly with clients, target company management teams, and engagement leadership while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. Our TAS team specializes in helping clients navigate acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions through high-quality financial analysis and actionable insights.
Currently we are looking for a Manager based out of the Houston, TX office. This is a hybrid position (3 days in office expectation per week).
Withum’s brand reflects our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How You’ll Spend Your Time:
Managing multiple work streams at any given time
Coordinating financial due diligence engagements
Collaborating with client management on diligence focus areas and providing real-time communications of issues and deal considerations
Participating in discussions regarding business performance and forecasting assumptions with senior team management
Identifying and supporting analyses of target financial data to identify valuation and contractual matters for consideration in evaluating quality of earnings, normalized working capital, and items affecting future cash flows
Working on reports that set out our findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction
Identifying integration, separation and post-transaction transition issues
Collaborating with other team members and contributing to the ongoing development of M&A best practices
Analyzing financial and operational results of businesses to be acquired or sold through reviewing accounting records, understanding the drivers of the business and conducting interviews with management
Researching industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide knowledge and insight to clients
Utilizing technology/tools in analyzing datasets and presenting visualizations
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of related M&A work experience; supported by an active CPA certification or in the process of obtaining one
Experience gained within another large professional services organization; public accounting experience preferred with a focus on energy clients
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Effective communication skills both internally and externally, promoting active listening and consistently following up on open action items appropriately
Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights
The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
Working knowledge of US GAAP
The 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
The compensation for this position ranges from $130,000-$160,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
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WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of related M&A work experience
- Active CPA certification or currently pursuing CPA certification
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions transactions
- Experience at a large professional services organization
- Public accounting experience
- Experience focused on energy clients
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Effective internal and external communication skills
- 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
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% on short notice
- Established networking skills in a relevant industry
Withum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Withum and has not been reviewed or approved by Withum.
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Parental & Family Support — Childcare reimbursement up to 25% of eligible expenses, paid parental bonding leave (up to 10 weeks primary/3 weeks secondary), and access to back‑up care are highlighted as distinctive strengths. Recognition such as Best Workplaces for Parents reinforces the family-support focus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, nine paid holidays, and a firmwide shutdown from Christmas through New Year’s create substantial time‑off opportunities. Senior Associates and above have Open Time Off.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Fitness reimbursements, wellness programming, and firm‑paid tools like Headspace support mental and physical wellbeing. Wellness awards and incentives signal sustained investment in lifestyle benefits.
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