Consultant, Strategy and Execution - Deal Management (Toronto)

As an EY‑Parthenon Consultant within our Strategy and Execution practice, you’ll participate as a valued member of project teams helping clients address their most pressing strategic challenges. Together with your team, you will play a vital role by supporting and executing strategies for transactions and developing experience across a range of different types of engagements including pre‑deal (e.g., due diligence, operational and carve‑out planning) and post‑deal (e.g., integration planning, tracking, value creation) touching upon key functional areas, across a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Integration strategy, planning, and execution by providing project management support, and executive communication
• Carve‑out or divestiture strategy, planning, and execution, supporting operating model design, and transaction services agreement development
• Operational due diligence, stand‑alone costing, one‑time cost development, operating model design
• Synergy/value realization identification, validation and tracking
• Development of Transitional Services Agreements
• Development of M&A and integration playbooks
• Support client engagement teams executing integration or carve‑out services
• Support key client decision makers in developing and executing their transaction strategy to secure deal value
• Assist in identifying risks and issues related to integration planning, timelines, and functional areas

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth‑oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, PMP and CMC), or have achieved the necessary hours but have yet to receive the certification
• 3 years of related work experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for clients
• Experience in financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and process improvement is considered an asset
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements or scopes of work and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write reports and presentations in a clear and concise manner
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders is valued
• Confident communicator to clients at all organization levels, including executive, VP, director, and operational management, with strong presentation delivery and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word
• Ability to travel within Canada and the US (must be authorized to work in Canada)

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in audit, assurance, or related fields is considered an asset
• Previous M&A experience is considered an asset
• Interest and passion for digital, technology, and new business building topics

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future‑focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well‑being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance‑based rewards.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan.
• Defined contribution pension plan.
• Generous vacation policy and firm paid days for long weekends and statutory holidays.
• Paid personal days (based on province of residence).
• Programs and benefits designed to support physical, financial and social well‑being.
• Support and coaching from industry‑leading colleagues.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

Salary Range (Toronto): $88,000–$108,000

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