[Hiring] Associate Director - Diligence @Hilco Global

Role Description

This professional will perform financial due diligence, field examinations, and specified procedures for companies that have, or are seeking, asset-based financing and for targets of proposed M&A transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting management interviews
• Analyzing accounts receivable, inventory, trade payables, and other relevant financial and operational information
• Evaluating receivables and inventory controls
• Inspecting inventory and facilities across retail, wholesale, and manufacturing businesses

This role offers exposure to a broad range of industries, transaction structures, and senior client stakeholders. The successful candidate will work with experienced professionals, develop both technical and client-facing skills, and take on increasing responsibility based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; an accounting degree or CPA credential is preferred
• Two to ten years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, audit, transaction advisory, commercial lending, or a related field; title and level will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint; experience with other data-analysis tools is preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated integrity, sound ethical judgment, and a commitment to doing the right thing
• Ability to think quickly, exercise sound judgment, and respond effectively to unexpected issues
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and meet demanding deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across project teams, functions, and levels of seniority
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience in manufacturing, retail, transaction services, commercial lending, public accounting, or a related industry is preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, primarily within North America, with periodic international travel

Requirements

• Ability to lead project teams, coordinate workstreams, and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines
• Ability to move comfortably between strategic, big-picture problem solving and detailed analysis
• Ability to identify and analyze critical details while maintaining a clear understanding of the broader transaction and client objectives
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities without compromising the quality of the work product
• Ability to interact professionally with senior management at client companies and gather sensitive, confidential, and judgment-based information with discretion
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly and professionally in written reports and discussions with clients, lenders, other advisors, and Hilco colleagues
• Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality in our work
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support the development of less experienced staff
• Ability to manage difficult or sensitive client situations successfully, exercising sound judgment and a high degree of professionalism

Benefits

• Annual base salary gross: $XXX,XXX-XXX,XXX
• Cash bonuses
• Long term incentives
• Health insurance
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement benefits