Senior Consultant- Financial Due Diligence Analytics

CrossCountry Consulting
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with transactional finance experience who build analytical tools and collaborate across teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3–5 years in M&A or transactional finance and a track record of creating data models and reports
    — “Execute financial and analytical workstreams across buy-side and sell-side FDD engagements”
  • Individuals who have worked with AI tools in a compliance-driven environment and can translate complex data into client insights
    — “Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients”
  • Professionals adept at managing multiple projects and mentoring junior analysts in a collaborative team setting
    — “Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a regular requirement, with up to 30% of time spent on client sites
    — “Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences”
  • The role demands familiarity with both traditional and modern data tools, including SQL and AI platforms
    — “Apply programming languages and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Alteryx) to automate data processing”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with EBITDA normalization and quality of earnings analysis in M&A contexts
    — “Working knowledge of quality of earnings, net working capital, and EBITDA analysis in an M&A or transaction context”
  • Demonstrate ability to build and deploy financial models using tools like Power BI or Tableau
    — “Build financial models, data pipelines, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Excel)”
  • Showcase examples of managing concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines in due diligence engagements
    — “Manage project workstreams, coordinate data requests, and ensure deadlines are met across concurrent engagements”
  • Emphasize experience with AI tools in a professional services or financial advisory setting
    — “Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation”
  • Quantify impact of analytical insights in past reports or presentations to align with client-facing expectations
    — “Draft and contribute to sections of client-facing reports, executive summaries, presentations, and data books”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful execution of financial and analytical workstreams in FDD engagements
Typical background
financial due diligence, transaction analytics, public accounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial Due DiligenceData AnalysisFinancial ModelingData Visualization

Preferred

AI Tools And Techniques

Stack & domain

Financial Due DiligenceQuality Of Earnings AnalysisNet Working Capital AssessmentsEbitda NormalizationCash Flow EvaluationData PipelinesVisualization ToolsFinancial ModelsSQLPythonRAlteryxPower BITableauSnowflakeDatabricksExcelAi-enabled SolutionsData ProtectionIntellectual PropertyProfessional StandardsAccountingRiskTechnology-enabled TransformationTransactions

About the role

Original posting from CrossCountry Consulting via Lever

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

What You'll Do::

  • Execute financial and analytical workstreams across buy-side and sell-side FDD engagements,including carve-outs and divestitures, including quality of earnings analysis, net working capital assessments, EBITDA normalization, and cash flow evaluation.
  • Analyze large and complex datasets—spanning transactional, operational, and financial records—to identify underlying business performance trends, margin dynamics, revenue quality, and potential deal risks and opportunities.
  • Build financial models, data pipelines, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Excel,Snowflake, Databricks, SQL) that efficiently surface actionable insights for client deliverables and internal team review.
  • Draft and contribute to sections of client-facing reports, executive summaries, presentations, and data books that clearly communicate analytical findings to deal stakeholders.
  • Participate in management interviews of target company executives and collaborate with cross-functional workstreams including tax, legal, IT, and operational due diligence teams.
  • Apply programming languages and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Alteryx) to automate data processing and improve the efficiency and scalability of diligence workflows.
  • Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
  • Manage project workstreams, coordinate data requests, and ensure deadlines are met across concurrent engagements.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

What You'll Bring::

  • 3–5 years of experience in financial due diligence, transaction analytics, public accounting, audit, or a related financial services or advisory role.
  • Working knowledge of quality of earnings, net working capital, and EBITDA analysis in an M&A or transaction context.
  • Proficiency with one or more analytics and data visualization tools, including: Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Python, R, or advanced Excel (SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through ambiguous data environments under tight timelines.
  • Experience collaborating within project teams and managing individual workstreams with minimal supervision.
  • Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
  • Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences.

Qualifications::

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
  • CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA preferred;CFA a plus; prior audit or public accounting experience a plus.

Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. 

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.

Source: CrossCountry Consulting careers (Lever)

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