DirecciónFinancial Due Diligence Lead - Director
Cognizant Overview
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18.5 billion and a market value of $38 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile, and innovative businesses.
At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a fast-changing world. In addition to honors such as being listed #194 on Fortune’s 2022 Fortune 500, Cognizant was again named on Fortune’s List of the Global Most Admired Companies for 2022.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, manage and execute Financial Due Diligence internally and/ or coordinating with external advisors
Plan, identify risks, establish scope of Financial Due Diligence procedures and lead the execution of diligence activities to ensure that timelines are met
Review and provide recommendations to transaction agreement terms based on diligence findings
Advise on deal issues impacting the financial model coordinating with Corporate Development Team
Assess and conclude on accounting issues, identify and communicate quality of earnings issues and debt-like items
Provide point of view on SG&A cost synergies, quality of the target’s finance organization, internal control environment and integration strategy
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset toward world class in managing risk and increasing agility in Due Diligence, process playbooks and technology
Conduct post deal reviews on diligence effectiveness, develop targeted continuous improvement projects to optimize the Financial Due Diligence function and processes
Document and communicate post-close considerations for controllership and broader CFO organization
Review and advise on accounting implications of employment and retention agreements
Preparation of allocation of purchase price to assets acquired / liabilities assumed (business valuation)
Contribute to a continuous learning environment within the Financial Due Diligence team
Operate in a team-oriented environment working on transactions coordinating across functions as needed
People Management - Allocate work among deal team members and external advisors; resolve any bottlenecks
Mandatory Capabilities/Skills /Years of Experience
Understanding of various aspects of Financial Due Diligence including commercial/operational, tax, legal, HR, and strategic considerations. Ability to identify and conclude on complex accounting issues.
Possess expertise on the planning and execution of Financial Due Diligence, including financial & data analysis and coordination across various stakeholders (i.e., corp. dev; corporate leaders; etc.)
Ability to plan, manage and execute Financial Due Diligence plan in a timely manner and manage multiple transactions simultaneously (with appropriate internal or external advisor support)
Highly effective communication skills and ability to act as trusted advisor to key business and corporate functional leaders
Global conceptual leadership skills with ownership mindset
Experience with establishing Financial Due Diligence playbooks, tools, processes, and reporting. Must possess agile decision making and excellent professional judgment.
8+ years of experience in a technical accounting role with M&A experience, including financial modeling, business valuations, transaction risk assessment and relevant business experience; minimum 3 years in leadership roles (managing / leading Financial Due Diligence)
Ability to travel to conduct Financial Due Diligence on-site when required
Preferred Capabilities/Skills/Years of Experience
Experience with cross-border M&A transaction
Prior experience in performing Due Diligence on IT service companies preferred
CPA or equivalent designation
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Jan 09 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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