Job Opportunity

Associate

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

Support the investment process and meaningfully contribute to all facets of a deal process. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar area. 2+ years of experience in a financial role.

Details

Variner is searching for a Private Equity Associate interested in a Summer 2019 start date based in Atlanta, GA.

The Associate will support the investment process and meaningfully contribute to all facets of a deal process including; industry research and deal evaluation, financial modeling, valuation analysis, transaction structuring and negotiation, investment committee approval process, pre and post-merger due diligence.

Responsibilities Include:

Actively sourcing acquisition targets through direct outreach and through brokers/investment bankers
Participating in the execution of acquisitions, such as organizing, tracking, and
coordinating due diligence processes and participating in due diligence calls/visits
Researching potential targets for acquisition by platform investment
Developing and maintaining relationships with key due diligence partners
Helping to plan integrations of acquisitions within each platform investment
Assisting with integrations and occasionally spending time on site at newly‐acquired businesses
Preparing presentations, reports and other materials for managing partners and senior leaders
Leading FP&A projects identified by platform Senior Management and Managing Partners
Managing the monthly and quarterly M&A reporting process

Key Qualifications:

2‐4 years of experience in a financial role, M&A experience strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar area
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Strong accounting skills
Financial analysis and modeling experience, with a focus on cash flow
Familiarity with end‐to‐end M&A and corporate finance process
Desire to develop negotiation skills and relationship‐building skills

Compensation:

Market/Highly Competitive

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  • Job Reference #: linkedin 1228263939
  • Min Education: BA/BS
  • Min Experience: 2 years