Transaction Advisory Services Director

Transaction Advisory Director 

Work where you do your best work. Fully Remote/Hybrid option available for this position.  With one living outside of Rochester, NY, we would request travel to our Rochester, NY office once a month during the first few months with the potential to adjust based on location and schedule.

We are seeking an experienced Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) professional to help build, lead, and shape the growth of our Transaction Advisory practice. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role, drive the direction of the team, oversee quality of earnings and buy-side and sell-side engagements, and work directly with clients on meaningful M&A transactions and strategic business decisions.

As a key leader in our growing practice, you will advise clients across a variety of industries, providing financial due diligence, quality of earnings analysis, and transaction support throughout the deal lifecycle. You will play an integral role in evaluating financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and addressing complex technical accounting matters to help clients make informed decisions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and analytical review, along with experience in transaction advisory, due diligence, or M&A. This individual is a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to build a team, develop client relationships, and drive practice growth.

• Lead financial due diligence efforts for buy-side and sell-side transactions, including quality of earnings (QoE), working capital, and net debt analysis, identifying key risks, trends, and deal considerations.
• Analyze target company financials, including historical earnings, cash flow sustainability, and balance sheet exposures, to support valuation and transaction structuring.
• Evaluate non-recurring items, EBITDA adjustments, and accounting policies to assess normalized performance and potential deal impacts.
• Support clients through the entire transaction lifecycle, including diligence, deal execution, and post-close integration considerations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on transaction-related accounting matters, including purchase accounting, revenue recognition implications, debt modifications, and lease considerations.
• Lead the preparation of due diligence reports, financial analyses, and key findings presentations for clients, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage data room activities, including reviewing financial information, responding to diligence requests, and interfacing with client management teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Transaction Advisory, Audit, Tax, and other Advisory practices) to deliver integrated deal support and insights.
• Assist in evaluating financial forecasts, business plans, and key value drivers to assess reasonableness and identify upside/downside risks.
• Support post-transaction activities, including purchase price allocation, opening balance sheet assessments, and integration-related accounting considerations.
• Maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact throughout the diligence and transaction process. Contribute to other accounting and advisory engagements as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Audit, Tax, and other Advisory practices to deliver integrated solutions and identify additional client service opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP with the ability to apply accounting guidance in a transaction context.
• 6+ years of direct experience with quality of earnings analysis, or M&A-related projects is required.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key deal risks and adjustments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings and insights clearly to clients and deal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, client-ready deliverables.
• High energy, adaptability, and a strong desire to work in a dynamic, client-oriented environment.
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles.

Salary Information:In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 - $170,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position such as eligibility to participate in our annual Management bonus program and our Management Incentive grant program. This range is a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and/or education and geographic location.  It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the capabilities and experience of the candidate. Incentives, if any, depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and firm performance.Create your next chapter with Insero.Insero is a New York-based accounting and business advisory practice focused on the manufacturing and distribution, construction and real estate, professional services and non-profit sectors. Our practice serves private clients as well. One of our core values is that we are Passionate about People. We don’t just talk about our values, we live them. That’s why we’ve consistently been recognized as the best place to work!

We believe great teams are built on shared values: Be Passionate about People, Deliver Excellence, Grow to New Heights, and Go Further Together. If these speak to you, we encourage you to apply! 

Awards & Recognition:

• #4 Best Company to Work For in New York - 2026 (ranked #1 in 2025 & 2024, 2022)
• Best Accounting Firms to Work For (2012–2025)
• #1 Best Accounting Firm & Most Innovative Workplace (2025 & 2024, Rochester Business Journal)
• #4 Best Places to Work for Career Growth

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, an outstanding paid time off program (5 weeks based on level), 16 paid holidays, remote/hybrid work flexibly, 401(k) plan with firm contributions, tuition reimbursement program, 100% employer paid parking, spot bonus program, CPA bonus, a variety of different medical plan options along with opt-out dollars if you do not need medical ins coverage. In addition, we offer tremendous growth and development opportunities to assist with both your personal and professional goals.

At Insero, we’re committed to transforming the employee experience, beyond industry standards to enable you to build your ideal career. Let us show you how life at Insero is different:

• We offer excellent advancement opportunities as well as advisor and mentor programs.
• We invest heavily in training and technology.
• We focus on flexibility, with an amazing hybrid working environment giving you the ability to work in the office as well as from home/remote.
• We serve a wide variety of clients and offer many compliance and consulting services, giving our team members opportunities to explore different areas of practice.
• There are also many opportunities to get involved from day one, including our initiatives for outreach, innovation, wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.