Job Description
Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION Join one of the fastest growing transaction advisory practices in the country, where your talent and efforts are valued. Thrive in BDO’s entrepreneurial environment with an innovative and flat organizational structure. Be challenged based on your abilities and not your title. Be part of the number one middle market deals team, and truly experience the opportunity of being an immediate contributor with real opportunities for career advancement. Work with industry leaders, technical experts and most importantly, people you enjoy spending time with. The Manager in the Management Consulting practice is an important member of the team leading and executing operationally focused M&A projects, including operational due diligence (buy-side and sell-side), integrations, carve-outs (buy-side and sell-side), and value creation initiatives. This role helps lead and manage projects across all sectors, assisting corporate and private equity clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions to realize transaction value and synergies. Job Duties Assists project leader(s) to plan and oversee OVC projects, and apply knowledge of BDO standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality services, including: On operational due diligence projects: synergy or deal value driver analysis, and operational risk identification On integration projects: integration strategy definition, and integration planning and execution On carve-out projects: stand-alone cost analysis, carve-out strategy definition, carve-out planning and execution, and Transition Services Agreement (TSA) definition Acts as a contact for the client for the duration of the project Identifies and proposes appropriate resolutions on a timely basis for critical issues related to the transaction Assists project leaders in managing the relationship and information flow between BDO, the client, and the target company Identifies and understands business development opportunities through industry and networking relationships, and works with OVC leaders to pursue such opportunities Assists with the development of proposal documents, and conducting presentations in pursuit of acquiring new clients Partners with peers in other business lines to identify and promote the services of the operational value creation team to existing and prospective clients, in addition to identifying cross-selling opportunities to other BDO business lines Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities Schedules and supervises the tasks and project assignments of Senior Associates Reviews work products prepared by Senior Associates, and provides review comments and edits, as necessary Partners with leaders within the OVC practice to provide verbal and written performance feedback to Senior Associates throughout the year and as part of the annual performance review process Develops Senior Associates by providing real-time and on-the-job insight and training Supports a collaborative and team-oriented environment, while encouraging strong results and quality work Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Information Technology, required Master’s in Business Administration, preferred Experience Five (5) or more years of M&A work experience with a bachelor’s degree; or two (2) or more years of related work experience with a graduate degree, required M&A experience in industry, management consulting, private equity and/or investment banking, preferred Experience with operational due diligence, integrations, divestitures, carve-outs and/or value creation initiatives, preferred Experience interacting with C-level personnel, preferred License/Certifications CPA, preferred Software Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required Language N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business writing Ability to interact with and adapt communication style to successfully convey messaging and objectives to all levels of management Exhibits executive presence, intellectual curiosity and analytical thinking Capable of initiating and maintaining solid relationships with all levels of client personnel, as well as utilizing network and industry relationships to identify business development opportunities Capable of working in