<p><strong>Ready to Pivot Out of Public Accounting?</strong></p><p>You’ve done the grind — busy seasons, tick-and-tie, late nights. Now you’re ready for something more <strong>dynamic</strong>, <strong>strategic</strong>, and <strong>forward-looking</strong>.</p><p>If you’re a CPA (or close to it) with Big 4 or national firm experience and thinking about what’s next, this opportunity might be for you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>🔍 Senior Associate – M& A / Financial Due Diligence</strong></p><p>📍 San Francisco (Hybrid)</p><p>💰 $90K–$120K + Bonus + Full Benefits</p><p>A growing M& A advisory firm in SF is hiring a <strong>Senior Associate</strong> to dive deep into deals, support major private equity and strategic buyers, and help them evaluate acquisitions with confidence. This is your chance to <strong>break into deals</strong> while applying your audit-hardened skills in a more analytical, high-impact way.</p><p> </p><p><strong>🧠 What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze financials for companies being acquired — think: quality of earnings, working capital trends, and cash flow</li><li>Build & refine Excel models (don’t worry, they’ll train you on the M& A side)</li><li>Turn your insights into client-ready reports and presentations</li><li>Partner with senior team members and clients at every stage of the deal</li><li>Learn how transactions really work—start to finish</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>🧬 You Might Be a Fit If You:</strong></p><ul><li>Have 3+ years in public accounting (audit, advisory, or transaction services)</li><li>Hold your CPA (or are in the final stretch)</li><li>Are ready to move from past-looking audits to future-looking deal work</li><li>Are confident in Excel and can spot the story behind the numbers</li><li>Want to build your career in private equity/M& A</li><li>Thrive in fast-paced, team-first environments</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES</p><p>1. Research, identify and evaluate price, quality and availability of goods and services.</p><p>Negotiates purchase and renewal terms, prices and indemnification language; Utilize</p><p>efficient and economical procurement practices and methods to select appropriate</p><p>vendors or service providers for the District.</p><p>2. Build and maintain relationships with vendors, District employees and the community.</p><p>3. Coordinate demonstrations with vendors related to materials, products and services.</p><p>4. Review, identify and obtain certificates of insurance including: general liability, auto,</p><p>workers Compensation, errors and omissions and other certifications as required. Audit</p><p>documentation from vendors. Coordinate with the District insurance carrier to issue</p><p>insurance certificates as requested for usage of off-campus sites.</p><p>5. Analyze purchase requisitions to determine appropriate buying method while</p><p>considering competitive and sole source regulations. Process and reconcile purchase</p><p>requisitions to ensure accuracy and compliance with District purchasing procedures</p><p>and applicable laws safeguarding the District from risk.</p><p>6. Assist in the preparation and development of credit applications, contractual</p><p>documents, public works contracts, formal bids, requests for quotations and proposals.</p><p>7. Manage and audit inventory, generate reports related to asset management.</p><p>8. Input procurement data into spreadsheets and databases; generate reports,</p><p>computerized records, and files related to the Districts procurement and contract</p><p>functions.</p><p>9. Create and maintain vendor files.</p><p>10. Generate and manage a list of prequalified suppliers for Public Works projects as</p><p>required under the California Uniform Construction Cost Account Act (CUPCCAA).</p><p>11. Train and oversee the work of student employees.</p><p>12. Train and communicate procurement and contracts policies and procedures to user of</p><p>the financial system, including assisting requestors with entering requisitions.</p><p>13. Serve as a liaison between District staff and suppliers to resolve discrepancies</p><p>including; late, incorrect, damaged shipments; outstanding orders, back orders; invoice</p><p>inconsistencies, verify receipt of materials.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Cortney at 209-225-2014</p>
