Transaction Services Associate

divh2Transaction Services Associate/h2pCLA creates inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career in the same way. Thats why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you./ppCLA is hiring a Transaction Services Associate in our Charlotte, NC Offices. This opportunity provides growth and leadership in a fast-paced environment, perfect for individuals who want opportunity, growth, and new challenges./ppThe Associate will work closely with our clients and team members in providing financial and operational analysis in connection with buy-side and sell-side quality of earnings due diligence engagements. Through analysis of financial, commercial, and operational data, this individual will provide insights to key decision-makers that help them increase value and reduce the risks and uncertainty inherent in transactions./ppThe individual will help identify key value drivers, challenge assumptions about future performance, search for and advise on hidden value, and work with CLA service teams to deliver an integrated approach to clients before, during, and after the transaction. The individual will perform engagements supported by Principals and Managers who will educate, train, and promote a great working environment. CLA continues to grow its practice and the candidate selected will have room for continued advancement and promotion throughout their career./ph3Primary Responsibilities/h3ulliParticipate in quality of earnings due diligence engagement related to acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers./liliAnalyze financial/operational results of targets through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management./liliPrepare/evaluate pro forma financial information./liliEvaluate effects of seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements./liliPerform industry and company research. Correlate due diligence findings with client valuations./li/ulh3Minimum Requirements/h3ulliBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field./liliEligible to sit for the CPA exam, per state requirements./liliExemplify our CLA values curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable./liliPassion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative to make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness./liliStrong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills./liliGeneral knowledge of accounting principles and/or regulations impacting each engagement or project and reporting of financial data./liliWillingness to learn new technologies./liliProficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products./liliReliable transportation and ability to travel to client sites./liliLess than one year of experience in public accounting./li/ulh3Our Perks:/h3ulliFlexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)/liliUp to 12 weeks paid parental leave/liliPaid Volunteer Time Off/liliMental health coverage/liliQuarterly Wellness stipend/liliFertility benefits/liliComplete list of benefits here/li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/ppTo support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more./p/div