Corporate Development Associate

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 22 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's M&A Team and you will help support our corporate M&A activity and the development of our long-term strategy. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Associate of Corporate Development to join their dynamic team and lead our internal financial due diligence efforts in support of Aprio's M&A strategy which entails merging / acquiring accounting and tax firms, other professional advisory firms and/or technology companies throughout the United States.

This is a great opportunity to work internally and impact growth as Aprio continues to expand nationally.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, direct and complete financial/accounting due diligence on M&A opportunities for Aprio. The target companies could be traditional accounting and tax firms, other professional advisory services companies and/or technology companies.
• Partner with firm leaders before, during and after the M&A processes, to ensure the deals make strategic sense, fit with the forward-looking business plans, and are integrated smoothly and fully optimized.
• Compiling and analyzing historical financial data/financial statements and metrics provided by target firm as well as conducting interviews with target company executives.
• Commenting on the quality of the client or selling company earnings (Quality of Earnings/normalized EBITDA) by highlighting significant business profitability trends and changes in accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, legal, operational and IT) at Aprio and with target firm executives.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of strategy and M&A and strong business and financial acumen.
• Manage the financial due diligence and coordinate with M&A team on data gathering process for acquisitions and investments.
• Prepare internal presentations and documents for proposed transactions to communicate information to the Firms CEO, COO, CFO and Board of Directors and ask for governance approvals.
• Prepare other analyses on an ad-hoc basis.
• Design and implement processes and tools to make the team more efficient. Lead other initiatives that support and advance the objectives of the team (e.g., tracking the deal pipeline).
• Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business
• 2+ years of related experience (e.g. Corporate Development, Transaction Advisory, Investment Banking, Consulting).
• Strong level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel (financial modeling experience required), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated poise working with executive level stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a non-structured environment.
• You thrive on working on multiple projects at once, and seek out cross-functional engagement.
• You take initiative when you see work that needs to be done, and you don't expect active management. You are accountable for and take ownership of your work.
• Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to Firms CEO, COO, CFO and Board of Directors.
• Ability to operate independently to navigate tight deadlines, juggle a long list of competing priorities, and operate in a dynamic environment without compromising sharp attention to detail
• Prior experience with a national or regional CPA firm is a plus.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Wellness program

- HMO coverage

- Rewards and Recognition program

- Free shuttle service (provided by CDC | for onsite employees)

- Free lunch meal (For onsite employees)

- On-demand learning classes

- Discretionary time off and Holidays

- Performance-based salary increase

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on client or individual performance

- Hybrid set up to selected roles/location, terms and conditions may apply

- CPA & Certification Assistance and Bonus Program

What's in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.