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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGHJ is looking for a Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Senior / Supervising Senior 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 Participating 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 advisorsPrepare calculations of EBITDA adjustments, and work with data to prepare financial models, identify trends and stimulate conversation leading to potential earnings adjustments.Work with and oversee offshore team to provide guidance on analyses required, how to interpret client data, and to navigate roadblocks encounteredAssist in preparing recasted financial statements including earnings and working capital to present the company's adjusted operating performance and needsPrepare operating and financial metrics including graphs, charts for discussion highlighting trends, areas of concern, etcIdentify and conduct appropriate validation procedures around key financial statement itemsDocuments work completed by preparing write ups and easily to follow methodology, taking into account possible alternatives and specific client circumstancesAssists in proofing financial statements and other documents if appropriate.Prepares and indexes client files, and internal working papersBuild relationships with, and speaks to, client personnel to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes and functions.Applies knowledge of the client's industry when reviewing information, including preparing for clients discussions and focusing on specific areas for diligence.Qualifications Bachelor's level education required.Direct Transaction Advisory experience strongly preferredStrong accounting and diligence knowledge.Exceptional analytical and communication (written and oral) skills required.CPA preferred but not required.Very strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including experience working with and reconciling financial data such as monthly financial statements, trial balances, and experience with pivot tables, lookup formulas, index/match formulas, etc. and professional writing related to companies operations, performance drivers and trendsDemonstrates up-to-date knowledge of technical principles, theory and practice, and an ability to apply these appropriately in the context of a transaction and specifically Quality of Earnings projects.Has foundational knowledge of the client's industry, and can incorporate such knowledge when scoping and completing assignments, including working with Managers to develop agendas and areas of focus.Identifies and resolves a wide variety of technical problems, by distilling the data, considering client specifics and applying reasonable and best practices to reach conclusions.Demonstrates ability to apply learnings from one transaction to the ne