Associate, Transaction Advisory Services

Chicago, IL, United States

Associate, Transaction Advisory Services Associate, Transaction Advisory Services

About Palm Tree:

Join an elite team of respected experts who approach the needs of M&A differently, in a demanding, yet supportive and collaborative culture. Founded in 2010, Palm Tree is the modern M&A advisor. We are the single source for integrated investment banking and financial consulting services that enable businesses to better prepare for and execute on transactions, transitions, and transformations.

What we offer:

Accelerated, merit-based career advancement compared with more rigid, bureaucratic firms

An opportunity to have an impact with a rapidly scaling, entrepreneurial, collaborative culture centered on growing people’s skills inside of fast-paced M&A environments

Working with top private equity firms, M&A advisors, and corporations

Experience with multiple facets of M&A and investment banking projects that require engagement and communication at all levels of the organization

A principled culture that lives its core values through the actions of the firm and its individuals

High-performing yet supportive and interconnected teams throughout the organization

Highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefits structure

A flexible, hybrid work environment with access to open office plans in strategic markets

Who we are seeking: Ideal Associate candidates should come from a Big4 QoE environment, working with private clients in the middle and lower middle market.

Responsibilities & Duties: The general executionof Quality of Earning and Working Capital Adjustment engagements, providing management, direction, and assignment of tasks to colleagues, and leading communication with clients throughout the process. Design and develop work streams, often involving complex quantitative analysis and detailed financial models at various granularity levels, to drive operational and transactional insight

Review and finalize financial due diligence on key areas of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet

Provide final quality control of client deliverables (including Quality of Earnings reports) that highlight the key financial, commercial, and other findings

Formulate adjustments based on accounting concepts, as well as observations of trends in financial statements and interactions with management

Review and finalize analysis on key operational data, cashflow, net working capital, debt, and debt-like items

Assist junior team members with analysis of core financial due diligence

Guide clients as to how to incorporate our reports and other deliverables into the client’s valuation and sale, purchase agreement, and other negotiating points Lead meetings and conference calls in financial and business due diligence to assist with various investment and growth decisions

Perform detailed analyses and synthesize actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information sources

Assist with thoughts on deal structure, terms, and working capital targets

Effectively and efficiently communicate with senior team members in status updates of engagements

Begin to participate in developing new client relationships and other business development functions Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements:

Associate candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a CPA license. In lieu of an active CPA, active progress towards or an inactive/expired CPA will suffice. Ideal Associate candidates should have 2-3 years of prior QoE experience in Big4 environment.

Candidates who strongly align with our core values and are interested in private equity, entrepreneurship, M&A, and transaction services will do very well at Palm Tree.

In addition to demonstrating a strong work ethic, candidates should have sound technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with BI technologies and other data manipulation tools is a plus but not required.

Other qualities we look for in a candidate:

Is dedicated to delivering high-quality work products and always pushing themselves to do their best

Is committed to a “team first” atmosphere and has the will to support their teammates and learn from those around them in each engagement

Is proactive, motivated, and has a self-starter attitude with a desire to improve continuously

Has an inquisitive personality that enjoys puzzles, combining strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail

Has an ability to “stay cool” under pressure and thrive in demanding work environments

Has excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills

Is highly organized with strong project management skills

Compensation:

The base salary for this position ranges from $100k-$125k with a performance-based bonus. The final title and compensation will be based on the candidate's experience and day-1 capabilities, as determined in the interview process.In addition, Palm Tree offers medical, dental, and vision premium coverage, a competitive 401k program, an unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy (no formalized limits; take as needed), a robust maternity/paternity leave program, and many other fringe benefits.

*Palm Tree is a "Hybrid" work environment; this position requires 2+ days per week in the office. Palm Tree engagements can also require 5% - 35+% travel with the ability to work remotely and with offices in the L.A., Chicago, Detroit, and Dallas markets.*

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, & Access

Our people are our greatest asset.

As skilled professionals faced with complex challenges, we value unique and creative ideas that help us grow stronger, smarter, and more adaptable for tomorrow. At Palm Tree, we view inclusion, diversity, equity, and access as critical to achieving excellence and belonging to foster an authentic culture where creative solutions flourish.

We believe that our work for clients and the well-being of our company are strengthened by the diversity of our people. We recognize the systemic barriers that have limited opportunities, access, and representation for women and minorities in the financial services industry. We are committed to developing a new paradigm to create a diverse and inclusive financial services firm of the future. We actively seek and welcome people of differences in background, from culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and age to gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, ability, neurodiversity, political views, veteran status, and more.

Together, we strive to create an environment that values diversity, promotes an inclusive culture, and establishes a profound sense of belonging for each team member.

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