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Job Summary: As a Senior Associate in the Operational Value Creation (OVC) practice you will be an important member of the team leading and executing operationally focused M&A projects, including operational due diligence (buy-side and sell-side), integrations, carve-outs (buy-side and sell-side), and value creation. You will help manage projects across all sectors, assisting corporate and private equity clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions to realize transaction value and synergies. Job Duties: Assists project leader(s) to plan OVC projects, oversee certain parts of the projects, and apply knowledge of BDO standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality services, including: On operational due diligence projects: synergy or deal value driver analysis, and operational risk identification On integration projects: integration strategy definition, and integration planning and execution On carve-out projects: stand-alone cost analysis, carve-out strategy definition, carve-out planning and execution, and Transition Services Agreement (TSA) definition On PE-related projects: 100-day and value creation planning and execution Acts as a contact for the client and target company personnel for the duration of the project Identifies and proposes appropriate resolutions on a timely basis for critical issues related to the transaction Assists project leaders manage the relationship and information flow between BDO, the client and the target company Identifies and understands business development opportunities through industry and networking relationships, and works with OVC leaders to pursue such opportunities Assists with the development of proposal documents, and conducting presentations in pursuit of acquiring new clients Partners with peers in other business lines to identify and promote the services of the OVC and TAS practices to existing and prospective clients, in addition to identifying cross-selling opportunities to other BDO business lines Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Coordinates tasks and project assignments with other Senior Associates, as necessary Reviews work products prepared by other Senior Associates, and provides review comments and edits, as necessary Provides leaders within the OVC practice verbal and written performance feedback on other Senior Associates, as necessary Provides coaching to other Senior Associates by providing real-time and on-the-job insight and training, as necessary Supports a collaborative and team-oriented environment, while encouraging strong results and quality work Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Information Technology, required Masters in Business Administration, preferred Experience: Two (2) or more years of M&A work experience with a bachelor's degree; or one (1) or more years of related work experience with a graduate degree, required M&A experience in industry, management consulting, private equity and/or investment banking, preferred Experience with operational due diligence, integrations, divestitures, carve-outs and/or value creation initiatives, preferred Experience interacting with C-level personnel, preferred License/Certifications: CPA, preferred Software: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business writing Ability to interact with and adapt communication style to successfully convey messaging and objectives to all levels of management Exhibits executive presence, intellectual curiosity and analytical thinking Capable of initiating and maintaining solid relat