Operational Due Diligence Manager

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 an Operational Due Diligence Manager for our Transaction Services group in the New York City office. The Operational Due Diligence (ODD) group is part of our Mergers and Acquisitions /Transaction Services practice and provides advisory services to clients on matters throughout the mergers and acquisitions deal life cycle. The ODD group helps clients evaluate acquisition candidates based on their operational performance and synergy expectations. The ODD group strives to help clients make informed decisions on whether to proceed with the deal and how to value it. Clients are primarily private equity houses, strategic buyers, and investment banks. Responsibilities: * Lead small teams that are responsible for performing operational assessments of target companies  * Analyze business and operational plans and pro-forma financial models to identify key business assumptions and value drivers * Lead projects and be responsible for all aspects of project quality * Lead performance measurement and management analyses Qualifications: * Master's degree from an accredited college/university * Strong academic performance (demonstrated through GPA, GMAT/GRE scores) * Minimum of five years of full-time work experience * Demonstrated ability in conducting basic quantitative and numerical analysis * Strong communication skills and the ability to make effective �C' level presentations * Ability to lead a project and deliver quality results * Understanding of the fundamental elements within a business delivery system  * Knowledge of differences in delivery systems across various sectors  * Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement  * Familiarity with operational metrics within inventory, production, logistics, supply chain, sales and customer service * Understanding of management accounts including assessing Business Unit (BU) level cost and performance drivers  * Experience in designing and conducting interviews with managers and industry participants 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 16813 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. © 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: Operational Due Diligence Manager Company: KPMG Location: New York Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: 19129