Job Summary: A Workforce in Transactions Manager is responsible for managing as well as conducting human resources due diligence and integration services on mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and dispositions working with a mixture of both private equity and corporate clients. Our team works with client leadership to identify and quantify HR risks and issues through diligence, merger-integration assistance, post-deal strategy, organization design, compensation, benefits and actuarial services. We are financially focused and work on transactions both domestic and globally. Job Duties: • Diligence (Pre-Deal) • Oversees the diligence process, managing key stakeholders both within the firm and externally, meet all deadlines • Reviews key compensation and benefits programs to highlight issues or risks • Understands material impacts of workforce actions on the organization and its workers (e.g., COVID, headcount reductions, etc.) • Assesses the current vs go-forward organization especially in the case of a merger or carve-out • Quantifies the impact of the above items on the proposed transaction via clear communications • Oversees the project team managing upwards and also junior staff to ensure high quality deliverables and consistency with larger BDO team(s) and external advisors as applicable • Post-Deal • Assists client in formulating the go-forward HR strategy and quantify financial impact of any decisions or changes from current • Executes HR strategy, providing advice across compensation, benefits, HR systems, organizational design, change management, communications, and/or culture • Provides project management support for integrations and divestitures including development of workplans, tracking of milestones, identifying dependences, and coordinating with other functional workstreams • Manages both upwards and junior staff • Consulting • Serves as a consultant and resource to clients in support of client engagements • Prepares brief written reports for clients • Interviews executive level staff and Board members • Oversees analysis performed by junior staff • Presents information to clients via conference call or in-person meetings • Supports BDO leadership within the group regardless of location or practice orientation • Directs junior staff on complex data models using Excel • Prepares clear presentations using PowerPoint • Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervises Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and review work product, delivers actionable feedback • Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on deal processes and all relevant software, including Excel and PowerPoint, as appropriate • Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Senior Associates • Acts as mentor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: • Bachelor’s degree required; field of study in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, preferred Experience: • Five (5) or more years of prior experience in HR transactions, actuarial, compensation and/or strategic service consulting, required • Ability to clearly communicate (both written and verbally), required • Strong financial acumen needed and strong excel skills, strongly preferred • Prior experience in managing large scale projects, preferred • Prior experience drafting reports and presentations to “C-Suite” executives, preferred • Prior experience collaborating with other M&A service lines, preferred • Prior experience in supporting successful business development campaigns, preferred License/Certifications: • Active CPA, FSA, ASA, Enrolled Actuary, SPHR, Member of the Bar, JD, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Certified Equity Professional, preferred Software: • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically technical writing skills • Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details • Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously • Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel • Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels • Knowledge and understanding of industry business models and financial structures is a plus Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $79,800 - $168,000 Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000 Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000