Director - Transaction Advisory Services

**Job Description:** We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success. We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you. ### **Position Summary:** Katz, Sapper & Miller (“KSM”) has aDirectoropportunity to join their growing Transaction Advisory Services (“TAS”) team. This role provides a dynamic & flexible environment, with learning opportunities in working with private equity and corporate clients on buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements. The KSM TAS team willprovidethe opportunity to drive your own career path& advancement. As aDirectoryou will have the opportunity to lead in an energetic atmosphere,oversee theassessment ofquality of earnings, cash flows, working capital, key business drivers through analyzing financial details and discussions with management and their advisors. ### **Responsibilities:** * Manage and oversee engagement teams onbuy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements/projects. * Supervise,developand train staff on engagements. Evaluate performance andparticipatein individual's performance appraisalprocess * Interact directly withmanagersand partners on matters related to client and engagementmanagement * Strengthen existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities by providing outstanding clientservice * Communicate with business owners, executive management, investors,lendersand other sophisticated parties to ensure delivery of exceptional clientservice * Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally andexternally * Assistwith recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm andparticipatingin the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program * Demonstrate excellent team skills, positiveattitudeand high ethicalstandards ### **Requirements/Qualifications:** * Eight (8+) years' experience in a large accounting firm in audit, financial advisory or transaction service linesor appliable experience incorporate finance or accounting. * Five (5)+years’of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired * Relevant bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance orrelated * Certified public accountant (CPA)– preferred * High motivation,initiativeand positive attitude * Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple prioritiesappropriately * Intermediate modeling and excel skills, experience conducting complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis and ability to generate data-driveninsights * Ability to work autonomously, to meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast paced ### environment with shiftingpriorities * Excellent verbal and written communication, experience presenting analyses to management and ability to lead and driveinitiatives * Ability to work effectively and thrive in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in variousindustries * Ability to comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of andparticipatingin executivebriefings _We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category._ _KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract._ Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)