What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Consultant position at The McLean Group?
The McLean Group’s Financial Consulting team is seeking a Financial Consultant to deliver Quality of Earnings (QofE) and financial due diligence engagements for middle-market transactions. Working closely with the practice leader and cross-functional teams, the Financial Consultant will provide buyers and sellers with actionable insight on earnings quality, financial health, risks, and value drivers. The Financial Consultant will perform the following responsibilities:
- Lead and execute Quality of Earnings (QofE) analyses, including normalized EBITDA adjustments, revenue recognition reviews, working capital assessments, customer and vendor concentration analysis, and identification of non-recurring items.
- Perform financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, with a focus on government contracting clients.
- Support transaction advisory services, including financial modeling, deal structuring, and transaction close support.
- Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including QofE reports, due diligence memos, and presentations for private equity sponsors, corporate buyers, and management teams.
- Collaborate with the investment banking and valuation teams on integrated engagements.
- Build and maintain client relationships while contributing to business development in target sectors.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial due diligence, QofE, transaction advisory, or related financial consulting roles (Big 4, national accounting firm, or boutique advisory preferred).
- Strong background in government contracting (e.g., experience with DCAA, FAR, CAS, or defense/aerospace financials).
- Hands-on experience with SEC reporting, IPO/audit readiness, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and complex accounting environments.
- Proven track record in financial consulting and transaction support.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
- Experience in Defense, Government, Technology, or Professional Services sectors.
- Familiarity with private equity processes and middle-market transactions.
- Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Position available at our headquarters in Tysons Corner, Virginia, or at our offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Flexible Work Environment