Manager, Transaction Advisory Services

GA Group is a leading provider of advisory, valuation, field exam, liquidation, asset-based lending, investment banking, restructuring advisory, and real estate services. With more than 50 years of experience and a global footprint, we partner with leading financial institutions and corporations to navigate complex transactions, optimize operations, and drive value. Our collaborative, results-driven culture is powered by a deep bench of industry experts dedicated to solving our clients’ most critical challenges.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

GA Group is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

POSITION SCOPE

GA Group has launched a comprehensive platform to serve clients through its “Core 4” Financial Advisory offerings: Valuation, Transaction Opinions, CFO Advisory, and Transaction Advisory Services (Quality of Earnings), and is seeking a high-performing Manager to join the Quality of Earnings team. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute at the ground level of a growing, performance-driven platform. The position is ideal for a candidate with proven experience managing Quality of Earnings teams and work product. The Manager will project manage buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, overseeing teams of associates to deliver high-quality financial insights to clients. The Manager will also serve as a client point of contact and be well versed in relationship and stakeholder management.

While this is a remote role, candidates based in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area are strongly preferred to support team collaboration and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee teams performing Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and identification of key financial trends; at times, perform underlying work in complex transactions or when team is stretched

• Supervise other QofE workstreams, such as:

  • historical financial statements analyses

• detailed financial reports and client deliverables identification of unusual or non-recurring items impacting financial performance

• data requests and information flow during diligence processes

• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables

• Own client relationships and ensure timely communication of findings; run client discussions throughout project/deal lifecycle

• Participate in business development efforts, industry events shows; contribute to knowledge sharing and market influence

• Hire, train & performance manage Associates to ensure continuous development and progression

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting (audit or transaction advisory preferred)
• Direct experience with Quality of Earnings required
• Proven experience project managing teams and serving as first point of contact for clients
• CPA preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Expertise in Excel and financial modeling
• Curiosity/fluency in automated intelligence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying highly collaborative

WHY GA GROUP?

• Growth opportunities with training and internal path to promotion
• Encouragement to contribute your valuable ideas to improve our company, products, and services
• Regular communication with senior management of companies in a wide range of industries, providing frequent opportunities to expand your business knowledge.
• Healthy work-life balance with hybrid position, allowing for both remote work and in-person interaction and collaboration

Visit us at https://gagroup.com/ to learn more!