Transaction Advisory Services – Senior
Smith Arnold Partners
We have been engaged by a PE backed, top tier, leading middle market Advisory firm based in the Midwest. We are working with their exceptionally growth-focused Transaction Services team. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized, entrepreneurial CPA & Advisory firm—founded about 100 years ago and consistently ranked among the Top 50 best-managed firms in the U.S. The firm’s legacy of innovation and client impact spans service lines and geographies, with advisory capabilities ranging from Assurance and Tax to M&A Advisory, Technology, Cybersecurity, and Investment Banking
Why join this firm?
– The firm empowers bold thinkers who seize opportunities—fueling your growth through training, hands-on experience, and a supportive high-performance environment
– “We work smarter to play harder.” Their culture blends cohesion, camaraderie, and fun events with flexibility and wellness support that evolve with your life
– Core Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability and Client Centric
Role – Transaction Advisory Services : Senior Associate
Location – Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Compensation – $90k-110k BASE with bonus potential
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence (FDD) for clients.
• Participate in engagements and serve as the key client contact.
• Work across multiple workstreams/engagements.
• Mentor and train junior team members (Interns/new additions to the firm at Associate/Senior Associate level)
• Analyze data, financial analysis, CDD work
• Notice M&A trends, do research on overall market and M&A engagement
• Set and manage client expectations with professionalism.
• Present to and communicate with both Fortune 500, public and private firms and mid-market clients.
Requirements:
• BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Nearly 3 years of overall experience in Consulting, Advisory and or FDD
• CPA preferred (other certifications considered).
• Big 4 background in FDD strongly preferred or a direct competitor
• Industrial FDD experience and exposure work great
• Healthcare experience is a plus and not required (other industries may be considered if from a Big 4 background).
• ~1+ years of experience in a Financial Due Diligence/Transaction Advisory role.
• Prior experience in FDD Advisory is needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% nationally (client-dependent).
Application
Your Recruiter
Ridoy Rahman
VP Investment Banking M&A Recruiter