Manager, Financial Due Diligence

KPMG LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients. KPMG's commitment to quality is demonstrated in our disciplined delivery approach and use of cross-functional teams. Advisory Services professionals strive to help clients improve business performance, comply with regulatory requirements and achieve sustainable value over time. Our approach incorporates the balancing of risk and control considerations with the more traditional performance and cost factors. Advisory professionals are also able to provide clients with relevant industry and functional skills where they need them most. We are currently seeking a Financial Due Diligence Manager to join us in our Chicago office. KPMG's Transaction Services professionals offer merger, acquisition and divestiture support to strategic and financial buyers. Our professionals help guide clients from early deal planning through the entire deal process to help meet deal objectives and achieve the client's desired results. And our professionals have across-the-board experience to help address specific business aspects and operating risks that are unique to each industry. This approach, in addition to our in-depth understanding of key client issues, allows us to assemble highly qualified teams that help clients reduce risk and increase the value of their business deals. Responsibilities: * Manage buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements for both strategic and financial buyers within the Healthcare industry * Provide financial, accounting, commercial, and operational due diligence services to Fortune 1000 companies and private equity investors * Manage and coordinate KPMG's engagement teams throughout the transaction process * Create or design tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key issues which address stakeholder concerns, valuation models, synergies, contractual issues and accounting and tax reporting implications; including analyses of operating results, financial position, cash flows, quality of assets and earnings, potential liabilities and risks, and the impact of findings on the valuation of the target organization Qualifications: * Eight years of experience in one of the following with the healthcare practice of a public accounting firm: accounting, advisory, financial audit, or transaction experience * Strong current knowledge in one of the following: U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial reporting issues, mergers and acquisitions, or transaction services * Experience with current audit and accounting concepts as well as SEC filings (1933 and 1934 Act filings) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * CPA, CA, or CFA (level II passed) * Able to travel 35 to 50 percent KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 15163 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. Copyright 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Manager, Financial Due Diligence Company: KPMG LLP Location: Chicago Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 15163