EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Deal Finance - Director - Multiple Locations

As Director in EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Deal Finance (M&A) practice, you will lead buy-side and sell-side engagements focused on the CFO agenda and Finance function. You will drive transaction strategies, planning, and post-deal integration across sectors, partnering with client teams to create value and navigate complex deals. You'll work in a fast-growing, globally connected environment that emphasizes ambition, collaboration, and continuous learning. This role offers high-impact opportunities to shape deal outcomes for Fortune 500 clients.

• medical and dental coverage
• pension and 401(k) plans
• paid time off
• flexible vacation policy
• designated EY holidays
• personal/family care leaves

• Lead buy-side and sell-side projects and manage engagements across sectors
• Collaborate with client service teams to develop and execute transaction strategies
• Oversee pre-deal operational planning and post-deal integration planning
• Apply commercial mindset to drive deal value and risk mitigation
• Build strong relationships with senior clients and key decision makers
• Synthesize solutions for integration and divestiture challenges
• Coordinate across EY teams to ensure project execution and adherence to timelines
• Leverage AI and data-driven insights to inform deal strategies

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analytics with 5 years of related experience; or graduate degree with 3 years of related experience
• MBA preferred
• Finance integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs experience (strategy, operating model, synergies, TSAs)
• Deep knowledge of Finance function (accounting, reporting, budgeting, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, financial systems) and management consulting
• Proven ability to manage complex environments and synthesize integration/divestiture solutions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of firm-approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours; commutable to office location

• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Effective communication
• M&A due diligence
• Transaction strategy and execution
• Operating model design and org design for post-deal finance