Sr M&A Consultant

job summary:
Tatum is partnering with a prominent M&A advisory firm to engage a Senior M&A & Quality of Earnings (QofE) Financial Consultant. This project centers on preparing a lower-middle-market target company for an upcoming transaction, converting non-standard QuickBooks records into robust GAAP-compliant financial schedules, and supporting ongoing buyer due diligence through closing.

This role requires a blend of hands-on bookkeeping cleanup, advanced financial modeling, and strategic deal-side transaction advisory.

location: Atlanta, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $75 - 100 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 5 Years

responsibilities:

• Data Normalization & Ledger Clean-up: Reconcile, clean up, and convert disparate QuickBooks financial files into structured, GAAP-aligned financial statements. Maintain monthly entries through deal close.
• Master Databook Execution: Populate, refine, and manage the master financial model-establishing Proof of Cash, Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA bridge schedules, and Net Working Capital (NWC) analyses.
• Post-COVID Financial Normalization: Analyze historical financials across the post-COVID holding period to identify owner add-backs, non-recurring expenses/revenues, PPP/EIDL impacts, and run-rate adjustments.
• Buyer Due Diligence & Closing Support: Partner with the M&A Director to respond to technical accounting and financial diligence queries raised by prospective buy-side teams.

qualifications:

• Licensure: Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing required.
• Experience: 5+ years in Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Quality of Earnings (QofE) preparation, public accounting audit, or fractional CFO advisory for lower-middle-market deals.
• Software & Systems: Deep proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online) and an ability to navigate non-standard charts of accounts and messy ledgers.
• Financial Modeling: Advanced Excel capability (complex financial modeling, proof of cash reconciliations, schedule creation).
• Availability: Confirmed availability to commit to full-time hours for the initial 3-week phase, followed by flexible part-time availability through year-end.

skills: CPA


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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