LCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory · 4 days ago
Manager Transaction Advisory Services
LCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory is seeking an experienced Manager to lead and execute Financial Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory engagements with a focus on Quality of Earnings. This role involves managing client relationships, guiding teams, and delivering insightful analyses throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage due diligence engagements from planning through delivery
Oversee and review buy-side and sell-side Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses
Evaluate and challenge: EBITDA normalization, Revenue recognition and sustainability, Cost structure and margin drivers, Cash flow, working capital, and debt-like items
Perform and review complex financial analyses, including: Historical financial statements, Forecasts and projections, KPIs and operational metrics, Industry and company-specific trends
Identify financial, operational, and deal-related risks and help clients understand transaction implications
Prepare and present clear, investor-ready diligence reports
Lead client meetings and presentations, translating complex accounting into actionable insights
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
Manage, mentor, and develop associates and senior associates
Contribute to business development, including proposals, pitches, and expanding client relationships
Stay current on industry trends, GAAP developments, and best practices in transaction advisory
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory / Financial Due Diligence
Experience in a top accounting or advisory firm strongly preferred
Significant experience leading QoE engagements, not just supporting them
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP
Transaction-driven financial analysis
Working capital mechanics and cash flow
CPA license (required)
Advanced Excel skills and comfort reviewing complex models
Strong client-facing communication skills—written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and exercise judgment
A mindset oriented toward problem-solving, not checklist compliance
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting or an MBA (with accounting background)
Experience across multiple industries
Prior exposure to private equity-backed transactions
Sell-side diligence experience
Comfort supporting deal negotiations and structuring discussions
Business development experience or interest in building a practice
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Performance-based bonuses
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Company
LCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory
LCS is a certified public accounting firm providing financial clarity in high-stakes situations - from M&A due diligence to ongoing financial leadership and support.