Quality of Earnings (QoE) Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant for Quality of Earnings (QoE) and M&A advisory, remote, full-time independent contractor, requiring CPA and 3-6 years experience in public accounting or transaction advisory.
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Quality of Earnings (QoE) Senior Accountant / M&A Advisory
Employment TypeFull-time, Independent Contractor
Work ModelRemote
Work HoursUS Eastern Standard Time (EST) alignment
DepartmentTransaction Advisory Services (TAS) / Financial Due Diligence
Role Overview
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Quality of Earnings (QoE) Senior Accountant with proven, repeated experience independently building QoE models and reports. In this role, you will take complete ownership of the entire QoE build process from start to finish—playing a critical part in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for high-stakes mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
You will dive deep into historical financial data to construct comprehensive QoE deliverables, evaluate target companies' underlying earnings quality, identify financial risks, analyze working capital trends, and present critical insights to private equity firms, strategic buyers, and executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End QoE Build & Due Diligence
- Full-Cycle QoE Ownership: Independently construct and execute complete, end-to-end buy-side and sell-side Quality of Earnings (QoE) models and reports for target companies across various industries.
- Earnings Sustainability: Evaluate revenue streams, gross margins, SG&A expenses, and customer concentration to determine earnings sustainability.
- Accuracy Verification: Analyze balance sheets, cash flow statements, and proof of cash to ensure financial reporting accuracy throughout the build.
2. EBITDA Adjustments & Normalization
- Adjustment Identification: Identify and quantify management EBITDA adjustments, non-recurring expenses, out-of-period items, and owner discretionary costs.
- Go-Forward Modeling: Develop run-rate and pro-forma earnings adjustments to reflect the go-forward operating state of the business within the core QoE model.
3. Working Capital & Debt Analysis
- NWC Modeling: Calculate net working capital (NWC) requirements and define peg targets for transaction agreements.
- Purchase Price Impact: Analyze debt and debt-like items, unrecorded liabilities, and commitments that impact overall purchase price negotiations.
4. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
- Report Delivery: Draft clear, concise, and structured QoE reports and executive summaries detailing findings, financial risks, and value drivers.
- Executive Presentations: Present findings directly to private equity investors, corporate deal teams, and target leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with external legal teams, tax advisors, and investment bankers throughout the deal lifecycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license strongly preferred (or active progression toward CPA).
- Repeated QoE Build Experience: 3–6 years of experience in public accounting (Audit/Assurance) or specialized M&A Transaction Advisory Services (TAS/FDD), with a proven track record of repeatedly building QoE reports and models from scratch .
- Technical Accounting Mastery: In-depth knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, specifically complex areas such as ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and lease accounting.
- Advanced Financial Modeling: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (data normalization, pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial modeling). Proficiency with data tools such as Alteryx or Power BI is a major plus.
- Operating Style & Acumen: Strong business acumen with the ability to look beyond the numbers, take full ownership of the QoE build, and manage tight deal deadlines independently. Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- QoE Build Velocity & Precision: Successfully executing complete, error-free QoE model builds within fast-paced transaction timelines.
- Financial Risk Identification: Surfacing hidden liabilities, non-recurring items, and working capital peg variances prior to deal execution.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintaining high reporting clarity and trust across private equity clients, deal leads, and corporate stakeholders.
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