Senior Associate – Financial Due Diligence

PwC

. Analyze financial statements, earnings quality, cash flow, and working capital trends for buy-side and sell-side diligence engagements .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation, with a strong ability to build financial models and interpret complex financial statements. Proven track record in client relationship management and mentoring junior team members across multiple engagements.

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Financial Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingData AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisEarnings Quality AssessmentCash Flow AnalysisValuation AnalysisTransaction Risk IdentificationAccounting Policy InterpretationPerformance EvaluationFinancial ReportingModeling Tools UtilizationBusiness Performance Interpretation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationTask Prioritization

Industry Keywords

Buy-Side TransactionsSell-Side TransactionsEngagement StreamsMarket InformationManagement ReportsTransaction ConditionsClient DiscussionsFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze financial statements, earnings quality, cash flow, and working capital trends for buy-side and sell-side diligence engagements
Evaluate historical and projected performance to identify transaction risks, value drivers, and key deal issues
Build financial models and support valuation analysis using transaction data, management reports, and market information
Review quality of earnings adjustments, balance sheet items, and accounting policies to interpret business performance
Coordinate diligence workstreams, track deliverables, and respond to client questions across transaction timelines
Develop concise findings, exhibits, and presentations for internal review and client discussions
Mentor junior team members, review assigned work, and help prioritize tasks across multiple engagement streams
Strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, adapting to shifting transaction conditions, and communicating practical recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of experience
Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Risk Management/Insurance
Demonstrating financial due diligence skills across buy-side or sell-side transactions
Interpreting financial statements, earnings quality, cash flow, and deal drivers
Utilizing data analysis and modeling tools to inform transaction insights
Applying critical thinking to complex deal issues and valuation concepts
Building client relationships while anticipating team and client needs
Ability to travel up to 60%
Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth in PwC's policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Holiday pay
Vacation
Personal and family sick leave