Underwriter, Financial and Accounting Risks

Financial Accountant

This role will carry significant autonomy and responsibility, acting as our financial accountant and playing a key role in analyzing not only the audited financials but also the representations and warranties outlined in the purchase agreement as it relates to the financials of the target. The individual will need to excel not only in finance but also in M&A, with a strong understanding of the agreement, financial and accounting provisions, purchase price adjustment mechanisms, earn-out provisions, and more.

Additionally, this role will demand flexibility beyond a typical 9-5 schedule. Similar to the rest of our team, this person will need to be available during deal time in addition to occasional evenings and weekends to support underwriters on financial matters. They must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review M&A sale and purchase agreements, including the financial and accounting provisions, purchase price mechanism, and post-closing dispute resolution process
• Support pre-signing negotiations and understand findings from financial due diligence
• Support purchase price disputes projects related to working capital, earnouts, and / or representation and warranties claims
• Coordinate with team and management regarding client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines
• Effectively write and communicate engagement reports and deliverables

The successful candidate will have :

Qualifications

About Us

Pay Philosophy : The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and / or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

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