Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services

In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our clients clarity—not just answers—in all areas of business. We embrace diverse backgrounds and global perspectives, and we cultivate diversity by respecting, including, and valuing one another. As part of One team, One Kroll, you’ll contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel.

Kroll’s Transaction Advisory Services provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our Transaction Advisory Services Managing Directors lead buy/sell-side and lender financial, tax, pension and information technology due diligence for both financial/strategic buyers and lenders.

• Identifying key opportunities to provide management post transaction assistance

• Establishing marketing plans, targets and acceptable levels of prospect activity

• Developing strategy for building a practice and client base

• Assuring sound application of project management principles and quality assurance at all stages and phases of projects

• Advising project managers as necessary on progress, client expectation management, and maintaining utilization and realization

• Creating, sustaining and leveraging board and senior management-level relationships throughout the business community

• Delivering presentations to potential clients

• Manage client relationships; identify and develop opportunities to enhance relationships with existing clients/contacts and new potential business

• Recruit, train, develop and evaluate professional and administrative staff

• Identify cross-marketing opportunities within and across Kroll practice areas

• Manage “teams” of all levels of professional staff to ensure effective professional time utilization

• Demonstrate support in advancing company and office objectives of profitability, professionalism and teamwork with colleagues and clients

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance or an MBA

• Minimum of 12 years related accounting or finance work experience

• Proven experience in M&A advisory, accounting and financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and advising on sale and purchase agreements and purchase price disputes

• Candidates must have a portable book of business

• Financial due diligence for private equity and strategic buyers, a plus

• Demonstrated record of leadership and effective management in matrixed organizations

• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, with focus on Word and Excel

• Public Accounting experience, CPA a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities

• Experience working with diverse teams

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

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