EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director

EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director

Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

• Develop a specialized skill set in a high value‑add area for corporate and private equity clients.
• Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (both buy‑side and sell‑side) in different sectors and markets.
• Improve analytical and negotiation techniques.
• Gain insight into key value levers for clients in negotiating key deal value points and SPAs.
• Advise and support negotiations with senior members of client and counterparty teams along with their advisors.
• Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients.
• Work across borders with our global network of deal professionals.
• Develop a strong internal and external network.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supervise senior associates and associates, and work directly with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal‑relevant points of view and recommendations to clients.
• Support client negotiations with the counterparty on transactions.
• Draft detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
• Build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high‑value opportunities.
• Take ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY’s quality standards.
• Communicate with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working both independently or in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Desire to develop strong internal and external networks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinker with very good attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight project deadlines.
• Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations.

Qualifications

• To qualify for the role, you must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience.
• 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.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team‑oriented mindset.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• Willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Preferred

• A proven record of excellence in a role directly supporting or giving familiarity with mergers or acquisitions transactions.
• An active CPA certification or formal accounting training.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

We are looking for an individual who is hands‑on and rigorous in their working style and a highly motivated team player, capable of working in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly to both clients and other advisors.

What We Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. (Base salary range in US: $120,400 – $220,700; specific ranges for NYC, Washington, California).
• A flexible hybrid model; most people in client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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