Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Experienced Associate

GHJ is looking for a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Experienced Associate

WHY we get up in the morning

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions build thriving businesses and create a better future.

WHAT we believe

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

HOW we succeed

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success) Meeting client demands / needs (client success) Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role :

The GHJ Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team provides a challenging rewarding and entrepreneurial opportunity for individuals to improve their skill set and career trajectory while advising companies across numerous industries through their transaction process.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements with corporate entities investment bankers private equity firms and strategic corporate buyers
• Assist in preparing for and participate in discussions with company management and buyer / seller advisors
• Prepare / review Excel databooks and supporting schedules to support discussions with clients and company management
• Collate information to support adjustments to company earnings identify trends and stimulate conversation leading to potential earnings adjustments
• Work with offshore team to provide guidance on analyses required how to interpret client data and to navigate roadblocks encountered
• Prepare operating and financial metrics including graphs charts for discussion highlighting trends areas of concern etc
• Monitor and track fulfilment of data requests from clients and take appropriate steps to incorporate such data into the Quality of Earnings process.
• Assist in preparing recasted financial statements including earnings and working capital to present the companys adjusted operating performance and needs
• Identify and conduct appropriate validation procedures around key financial statement items
• Document work completed by preparing write ups and easily to follow methodology and documentation taking into account possible alternatives and specific client circumstances
• Seeks out basic client industry understanding and applies context when reviewing information and preparing for client discussions

Qualifications :

Seven decades overriding focus : our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953 making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journals Book of Lists the firm has 22 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB) the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local / state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data ranges applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD technology) for example. At GHJ it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is : $90000 - $95000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis including but not limited to : race color religion sex (including pregnancy lactation childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry citizenship status physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) veteran status uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee including Department Heads and co-workers.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Business Continuity Planning,Cruise,ABB,E Learning,Archicad

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 90000 - 95000