Manager, Transaction Advisory Services

GA Group is a leading provider of advisory, valuation, field exam, liquidation, asset-based lending, investment banking, restructuring advisory, and real estate services. With more than 50 years of experience and a global footprint, we partner with leading financial institutions and corporations to navigate complex transactions, optimize operations, and drive value. Our collaborative, results-driven culture is powered by a deep bench of industry experts dedicated to solving our clients’ most critical challenges. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, voluntary medical, dental, and vision coverage, and company-paid life and disability insurance. GA Group is majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. POSITION SCOPE GA Group has launched a comprehensive platform to serve clients through its Core 4 Financial Advisory offerings: Valuation, Transaction Opinions, CFO Advisory, and Transaction Advisory Services (Quality of Earnings), and is seeking a high-performing Manager to join the Quality of Earnings team. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute at the ground level of a growing, performance-driven platform. The position is ideal for a candidate with proven experience managing Quality of Earnings teams and work product. The Manager will project manage buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, overseeing teams of associates to deliver high-quality financial insights to clients. The Manager will also serve as a client point of contact and be well versed in relationship and stakeholder management. While this is a remote role, candidates based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are strongly preferred to support team collaboration and growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Oversee teams performing Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and identification of key financial trends; at times, perform underlying work in complex transactions or when team is stretched - Supervise other QofE workstreams, such as: - Historical financial statements analyses - detailed financial reports and client deliverables - identification of unusual or non-recurring items impacting financial performance - Data requests and information flow during diligence processes - Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables - Own client relationships and ensure timely communication of findings; run client discussions throughout project/deal lifecycle - Participate in business development efforts, industry events and shows; contribute to knowledge sharing and market influence - Hire, train & performance manage Associates to ensure continuous development and progression SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field - 6+ years of experience in public accounting (audit or transaction advisory preferred) - Direct experience with Quality of