Description A specialized financial advisory firm is seeking a high-performing Senior Associate to join its team. This boutique firm focuses on financial due diligence and M& A advisory services for a diverse clientele that includes private equity investors, strategic acquirers, and other institutional investors. The firm supports complex, high-impact transactions and fosters an entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture. Why Join This Company? This is a unique opportunity to work at a high-performing advisory firm where your contributions directly impact clients and deals. You’ll be involved in complex transactions, gain exposure to senior decision-makers, and grow alongside a team that values excellence, curiosity, and initiative. Position Overview: The Senior Associate will work closely with firm leadership and client stakeholders to conduct deep financial analysis and due diligence on target companies involved in mergers and acquisitions. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong audit background—preferably with experience at a top-tier public accounting firm—who are passionate about deal advisory and financial analytics. Key Responsibilities: + Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial statements and assess earnings quality, cash flows, financial condition, and key risks. + Lead financial analyses to evaluate profitability, working capital, and other transaction-related metrics. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain strong communication with both Associates and senior associates' members. + Develop client deliverables in Excel and PowerPoint with a high degree of clarity, accuracy, and visual impact. + Manage multiple engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. + Contribute insights that help "tell the story" behind the numbers. Requirements Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics. + Minimum 2 years of experience in audit or financial due diligence; candidates with backgrounds at large national or international accounting firms are highly encouraged to apply. + CPA designation (active or inactive); additional credentials such as CFA or advanced degrees are a plus. + Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement analysis. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. + Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI or Alteryx is highly desirable. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact confidently with client executives and internal leadership. Candidate Profile: + Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong project management abilities. + Proactive, self-motivated, and thrives in a performance-driven, client-focused environment. + Comfortable operating in dynamic, ambiguous situations and managing shifting priorities. + Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset and ownership mentality. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .