Trout CPA is a regional accounting firm in Pennsylvania with a fast-growing, boutique Transaction Advisory Services practice providing corporate and private equity clients with buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory services. These services include financial due diligence (Quality of Earnings), net working capital analysis, pre-transaction preparation engagements, purchase agreement consulting, and post-acquisition assistance.
The successful candidate will
Prepare comprehensive QoE databooks and reports
Concurrently execute multiple projects of varying size and complexity
Participate in diligence calls with clients/targets
Research GAAP treatment and application to present accounting adjustments in the QoE
Take primary responsibility for execution of QoE engagements from end-to-end
Review work performed by junior associates
Communicate regularly with internal team regarding engagement matters (e.g. status updates, request lists, etc.)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
CPA designation (or in-process) required
4+ years of total experience in public accounting, with 1+ years of specific experience in TAS
Deep proficiency in US GAAP
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet unpredictable deadlines
Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets. Ability to use common formulas, such as: vlookup, sumif, index-match, pivot tables
Proficiency in PowerPoint
Comfortable navigating inconsistent accounting records and identifying material issues common on lower middle market deals
High attention to detail