Compensation Consulting Manager-Transaction/Transformation Focused

Job Description
Job Summary:
A Workforce in Transactions Manager is responsible for managing as well as conducting human resources due diligence and integration services on mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and dispositions working with a mixture of both private equity and corporate clients.
Our team works with client leadership to identify and quantify HR risks and issues through diligence, merger-integration assistance, post-deal strategy, organization design, compensation, benefits and actuarial services. We are financially focused and work on transactions both domestic and globally.
Job Duties:

• Diligence (Pre-Deal)
  • Oversees the diligence process, managing key stakeholders both within the firm and externally, meet all deadlines
  • Reviews key compensation and benefits programs to highlight issues or risks
  • Understands material impacts of workforce actions on the organization and its workers (e.g., COVID, headcount reductions, etc.)
  • Assesses the current vs go-forward organization especially in the case of a merger or carve-out
  • Quantifies the impact of the above items on the proposed transaction via clear communications
  • Oversees the project team managing upwards and also junior staff to ensure high quality deliverables and consistency with larger BDO team(s) and external advisors as applicable
• Post-Deal
  • Assists client in formulating the go-forward HR strategy and quantify financial impact of any decisions or changes from current
  • Executes HR strategy, providing advice across compensation, benefits, HR systems, organizational design, change management, communications, and/or culture
  • Provides project management support for integrations and divestitures including development of workplans, tracking of milestones, identifying dependences, and coordinating with other functional workstreams
  • Manages both upwards and junior staff
• Consulting
  • Serves as a consultant and resource to clients in support of client engagements
    • Prepares brief written reports for clients
    • Interviews executive level staff and Board members
    • Oversees analysis performed by junior staff
    • Presents information to clients via conference call or in-person meetings
  • Supports BDO leadership within the group regardless of location or practice orientation
  • Directs junior staff on complex data models using Excel
  • Prepares clear presentations using PowerPoint
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and review work product, delivers actionable feedback
• Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on deal processes and all relevant software, including Excel and PowerPoint, as appropriate
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Senior Associates
• Acts as mentor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; field of study in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of prior experience in HR transactions, actuarial, compensation and/or strategic service consulting, required
• Ability to clearly communicate (both written and verbally), required
• Strong financial acumen needed and strong excel skills, strongly preferred
• Prior experience in managing large scale projects, preferred
• Prior experience drafting reports and presentations to "C-Suite" executives, preferred
• Prior experience collaborating with other M&A service lines, preferred
• Prior experience in supporting successful business development campaigns, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Active CPA, FSA, ASA, Enrolled Actuary, SPHR, Member of the Bar, JD, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Certified Equity Professional, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically technical writing skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Knowledge and understanding of industry business models and financial structures is a plus

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Range: $76,000 - $160,000
About Us
BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients' needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.

• Unparalleled partner-involvement
• Deep industry knowledge and participation
• Geographic coverage across the U.S.
• Cohesive global network
• Focused capabilities across disciplines

BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world's fifth largest accounting network.
BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompass so much more than - "traditional benefits". Our wide range of rewards and our employees' ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more.
Some examples of our Total Rewards offerings include:

• Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• A 401k plan plus an employer match
• Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
• Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Firm paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance

Above offerings may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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