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Financial Due DiligenceManagement Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
A career in Contracts and Closing Mechanisms, a specialized team within our Deals Transaction Services practice, will provide you the opportunity to help create value for clients who are executing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in a complex deals environment. In short, we are a team of trusted financial advisors for some of the world’s leading companies. We work with a wide range of corporate strategic and private equity clients, advising on sale and purchase agreements for both buy-side and sell-side mandates. We review hundreds of agreements every year across all industry sectors, and bring a deep level of knowledge and expertise to maximize value and support our clients as they negotiate their deals.Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Contracts & Closing Mechanism Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work solely on deals - helping buyers and sellers to prepare better, close faster and realize profits sooner on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and financing transactions. We focus on two main service areas:
1. Sale and Purchase Agreement Advisory - we understand the key risks and issues identified during diligence and work with clients and lawyers to ensure the sale and purchase agreements have built in protections to protect against these risks. We also help to advise on the financial definitions that impact the basis of preparation of the pricing mechanism.
2. Post-Closing Assistance - we help our clients to maximize and protect value through the purchase price mechanism through the preparation/review process as well as advise during post-closing negotiations and/or disputes over the pricing mechanism (i.e. cash, debt, and net working capital).
Support clients across a broad range of industries with transaction sizes ranging anywhere between $15 million and in excess of $1 billion. Our clients include: Major Canadian public and private corporations; leading Canadian financial buyers (Private Equity and Pension Funds); and inbound financial and strategic acquirers.
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
Strong experience in audit and/or deals
A Chartered Accountant Designation (or local equivalent) an asset
Proven technical and analytical capabilities including proven financial and business performance analysis skills
Strong communication, presentation and report writing skills
Proven engagement team management and leadership skills
When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.
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PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it’s done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.
What to consider before applying
This role doesn’t support completion of the Canadian CPA designation.
The position requires flexibility and will require travel throughout North America and internationally which can be up to 30% of your time.
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February 5, 2024At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.
