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EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director
EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - DirectorEY-Parthenon • Chicago, IL, United States
EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director

EY-Parthenon - Deals - Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory - Director

EY-Parthenon • Chicago, IL, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

EY-Parthenon – Deals – Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory – Director

Location : Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington

EY-Parthenon is a leading strategy, transactions and corporate finance consulting firm that delivers real‑world value to clients. The SPA Advisory team partners with CEOs, Boards, private equity investors, and governments to support M&A pricing and transaction documentation, working closely with investment banks, lawyers and deal teams.

Opportunity

  • Develop a specialized skill set in a high‑value‑add area for corporate and private equity clients.
  • Gain experience on a wide range of transactions (both buy‑side and sell‑side) in different sectors and markets.
  • Improve analytical and negotiation techniques.
  • Gain insight into key value levers for clients when negotiating M&A pricing and SPAs.
  • Advise and support negotiations with senior members of client and counter‑party teams and their advisors.
  • Work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risk for clients.
  • Collaborate across borders with our global network of deal professionals.
  • Build a strong internal and external network.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise senior associates and associates, and lead engagement with Partners, Managing Directors, and Senior Directors to provide insightful, deal‑relevant viewpoints and recommendations.
  • Support client negotiations with the counter‑party on transactions.
  • Draft detailed and compelling outputs for clients.
  • Build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers to develop a portfolio of projects focused on high‑value opportunities.
  • Take ownership of Quality and Risk Management (Q&RM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY’s quality standards.
  • Communicate with partners and senior directors in a flat team structure.
  • Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Confident interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
  • Comfortable working both independently or in a team.
  • Eagerness to learn and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Desire to develop strong internal and external networks.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Critical thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work to tight project deadlines.
  • Ability to simultaneously handle diverse and pressing assignments and sensitive and adversarial situations.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and 4 years of related work experience.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively on projects and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
  • Solid negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop long‑lasting relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team‑oriented mindset.
  • Either reside in or be in a commutable distance to the office location for this position.
  • Willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
  • Preferred

  • Proven record of excellence in a role directly supporting or giving familiarity with mergers or acquisitions transactions.
  • Active CPA certification or formal accounting training.
  • Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
  • Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
  • Knowledge of leveraging firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with a base salary range of $120,400 to $220,700 across U.S. locations (with higher ranges for New York, Washington, and California). Total rewards include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Hybrid work model : most external, client‑serving roles work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement.
  • Flexible vacation policy based on personal circumstances, with time off for EY Paid Holidays, winter / summer breaks, personal / family care, and other leaves of absence.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility Statement

    EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

    EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you need assistance applying online or require an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries, and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry, which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.

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