Transaction Advisory Services, Financial Due Diligence Manager - Atlanta, GA

Company Overview:

Mauldin & Jenkins was founded in 1918, recognized among the top 100 CPA firms nationally. Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) group supports clients in navigating complex deals, assessing value and risk, and realizing strategic growth. We foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and entrepreneurial leadership — giving senior leaders the opportunity to shape practice growth, client offerings, and the professional trajectory of the team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Director to join our Transaction Advisory practice with a specialized focus on Financial Due Diligence. While the practice is led by a Firm Partner, this is a high-visibility role for a technical leader to own deal execution and team development.

This position offers an incredible opportunity to shape the professional trajectory of the team and grow into TAS leadership and a future Partner role. You will serve as a senior client advisor across all stages of the transaction lifecycle, partnering directly with C-level stakeholders, private equity firms, and corporate clients.

Job Responsibilities:

Deal Execution & Financial Due Diligence

• Lead and supervise buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements, with a specific focus on Quality of Earnings (QofE), working capital analysis, and cash flow.
• Examine and analyze client data to identify key trends, QofE adjustments, and net working capital impacts.
• Oversee the development of financial data books, including ledger-level build-ups and trending of income statements and balance sheets.
• Identify issues impacting purchase price or deal structure and recommend post-acquisition strategies.
• Guide the preparation of high-quality deliverables, including diligence reports, risk matrices, and board-level presentations.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Develop, mentor, and lead high-performing associates.
• Drive training and knowledge-sharing in technical diligence, deal execution, and industry best practices.
• Instill rigorous quality controls and consistency in methodologies.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Act as a key face of the practice, building deep relationships with private equity groups, corporate acquirers, and investment banks.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand the pipeline of prospective client engagements.
• Leverage cross-sell opportunities with other firm service lines, such as audit and tax.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Certification: CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 7-15 years in public accounting or advisory, with significant recent experience leading Financial Due Diligence engagements.
  • Demonstrated mastery of Quality of Earnings, Net Working Capital, and EBITDA analysis.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and M&A processes. SEC reporting a plus.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and Excel (including the ability to manage complex data books and sub-schedules).
  • Ability to draft high-level diligence reports and socialize findings regarding business performance and key deal issues.
• Attributes:
  • Proactive, results-driven work style with the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring staff and recruiting talent.

Training:
In addition to on-the-job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry- specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the industry.
 

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:
At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Mauldin and Jenkins Culture:
Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed. Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.