Associate - Hilco Diligence Services

HDS Job Description Location: New York, NY, Quincy, MA or Chicago, IL Hilco Diligence Services: Hilco Diligence Services provides due diligence services, including field exams for traditional and complex transactions across many different industries. Our services include borrowing base development, inventory and accounts receivable performance metrics and comprehensive collateral analysis. Our lines of business include, but are not limited to ABL style transactions, specialty finance transactions and retail lending transactions. Our reports are used by lenders, advisors and/or investors (commercial banks, investment banks, debt advisors, private equity firms and hedge funds) to provide a reliable basis for structuring and monitoring loans and other transactions. The Hilco Diligence Services team is comprised of a diverse set of experienced professionals who deliver solutions to our clients — our team possesses a combination of credit, lending, work out, syndication, back office and diligence experience, to provide on the ground diligence solutions to our clients and therefore a reliable basis for structuring loans and other transactions. Company Overview: Hilco Global is a unique platform of more than twenty integrated business units located around the world and focused on three core corporate solution areas: valuation, monetization and advisory services. Each Hilco Global company is recognized as a leader in its respective field. These businesses on their own, or collaboratively, will provide customized services to determine the market value of your business assets, monetize those assets, or enhance their overall worth to your organization through innovative strategic solutions. Position Overview: This individual will perform diligence, field examination and certain specified procedures at companies that have or are looking to obtain an asset-based loan and/or are the target of a proposed M&A transaction. Responsibilities include performing all procedures required for Hilco to issue a report such as: management interviews; analytical review/examination accounts receivable, inventory, trade payables and other relevant financial or operational information; evaluation of receivable and inventory controls; as well as physical inspection of inventory and facilities for retail, wholesale, and manufacturing. This position requires 20-40% travel to client locations primarily in North America. Travel to foreign countries may occur. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; Accounting Degree or CPA a plus 2-10 years financial analysis experience or accounting-related field (actual level will be commensurate with candidate’s experience). Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and familiarity with Access a plus) Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Fundamental accounting knowledge. Candidate should have a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong quantitative, analytical skills and problem solving skills. Excellent attention to detail Ability to work under time constraints and meet aggressive deadlines. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Desire to work in a fast-paced environment Manufacturing, retail, commercial lending or accounting experience a plus Experienced Candidates Additional Requirements: Ability to manage a project team Experience training, coaching and mentoring junior team members This position requires excellent attention to detail. The individual must be able to focus on important areas in a very detailed manner, yet maintain the “big picture” The ability to balance several projects and tasks simultaneously while not compromising the quality of the work product Ability to plan engagement timelines and meet deadlines An ability to interact with the senior management of client companies while gathering highly sensitive, confidential, and critical “subjective” information Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to maintain a professional relationship with clients, lenders, other professionals and the Hilco team In compliance with the New York & Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role in Illinois is between $85,000-$110,000. This salary range does not include discretionary bonus or other forms of compensation or benefits which are offered in connection with this job. Several factors are considered when determining a candidate’s compensation. Please note that the salary range listed for this position is based on the level of experience outlined in the job description. If a candidate's experience differs from the requirements, the salary may be adjusted accordingly. Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status. Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. https://hilcoglobal.com/careers-about/ Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com) is a privately held diversified financial services company and the world's preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. Hilco Global financial services leverage a unique blend of deep restructuring and advisory experience with capital solutions and principal investing. Hilco Global delivers customized solutions to undervalued, high potential companies to resolve complex and stressed situations and enhance long-term enterprise value. Hilco Global operates as a holding company comprised of over twenty specialized business units that work to help companies understand the value of their assets and as needed monetize the value. Hilco Global has almost four decades of a successful track record of acting as an advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in any transaction. Hilco Global works to deliver the best possible result by aligning interests with clients and providing them strategic insight, advice, and, in many instances, the capital required to complete the deal. Hilco Global is based in Northbrook, Illinois and has 900 professionals operating on five continents and has large offices located in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia within the USA. View our privacy policy here: https://hilcoglobal.com/global-applicant-privacy-policy/

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000