Corporate Finance-Transaction Advisory Consultant

Articulating findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction and key value drivers are critical components for this position. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a team environment on a diverse range of transaction advisory services assignments relating to:
Financial Statement Review and Reconciliations
Quality of Earnings
Quality of Net Working Capital
Business and Transactional Performance
Responsibilities:
Support the day-to-day activities of BRG's Corporate Finance – Transaction Advisory client service teams executing on buy and sell side diligence engagements
Demonstrate consistent, balanced project delegation, supervision and leadership skills across all areas of an engagement
Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including, but not limited to: quality of earnings, financial trend analysis, working capital trending, and benchmark, financial statement review, and business plan assessments
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with TA and BRG experts, professionals from other firms and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives
Lead the preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables
Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development
Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity
Assist in identifying issues for purchase price adjustments and potential deal structuring insights
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a leading university. An MBA or CPA is a plus
3-5 years’ prior work experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment (Multinational professional service firms or Big Four preferred)
Strong data analysis skills and problem solving abilities
Desire and ability to manage processes and other staff
Strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with senior management
Ability to work independently on smaller transactions
Willingness to travel up to 40%
Preferred Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience with Big Data analysis, Data Visualization, and/or Business intelligence tools
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing work demands
Ability to understand legal documents and complex agreements
Familiarity with financial research tools (e.g. Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.)
Work experience in an established and widely accepted Transaction Advisory practice
Experience and depth of knowledge of industry players, key industry drivers, and current trends
About BRG
Berkeley Research Group provides independent advice, data analytics, authoritative studies, expert testimony, investigations, and regulatory and dispute consulting to Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, major law firms, and regulatory bodies around the world. BRG experts provide sophisticated economic, financial, and analytical advice across a wide range of disciplines, including antitrust and competition policy, complex damages, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, restructuring, valuation, and workforce issues. In addition, the firm assists clients in major industry sectors with compliance, business process improvement, and strategy consulting. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, BRG currently has over 40 offices across the United States and internationally. This position offers advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing expert services and consulting firm.
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.
BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.