Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on4330, Dickason Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75219, United States
About Ankura
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. As an independent global expert services and advisory firm, we deliver end-to-end solutions to help clients navigate critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. Our team consists of more than 2,000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries. We are unrivalled in our ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value through hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities.
About the Role
In today's deal environment, financial due diligence is essential for evaluating acquisitions or planning divestitures. Ankura's buy-side and sell-side advisory services combine deep industry expertise with a strong understanding of current and emerging market drivers. Our client-focused approach empowers executives to rely on the financial information presented, enabling more confident decision-making throughout the transaction process.
We are seeking a Financial Due Diligence Director to help lead and grow our expanding Transaction Advisory practice. This role is designed for a leader who will guide teams, oversee client deliverables, and drive practice growth through relationship building, business development, and market presence. You will play a key leadership role in guiding teams and contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance team performance and firm capabilities.
The Team and Culture
Collaborative lateral thinking drives our results. We foster a collaborative and high-performance culture where mentorship and training are central to professional development. As a Director, you will mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will be evaluated on their technical capabilities, leadership experience, and cultural fit within our global advisory practice.
Equal Opportunity
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
4330, Dickason Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75219, United States
Dallas, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and manage buy-side and sell-side pre-transaction due diligence engagements
- check_circleServe as primary client contact delivering insights and strategic recommendations
- check_circleOversee development of financial models analyzing historical performance and projections
- check_circlePresent findings and recommendations to senior leadership, clients, and deal stakeholders
- check_circleMentor, train, and develop junior team members to foster a high-performance culture
- check_circleSupport and lead business development initiatives including networking and proposal development
- check_circleContribute to internal research publications, process improvements, and methodology enhancements
- check_circleGuide and review team workstreams to ensure high-quality analysis and timely delivery
Requirements
- verified5+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services, financial due diligence, M&A consulting, or related areas
- verifiedBachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution
- verifiedActive CPA license preferred
- verifiedStrong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
- verifiedMust be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
Nice to Have
Active CPA license; equivalent credentials or extensive relevant experience; healthcare experience or familiarity with industry regulatory environments.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Financial Due Diligence, Transaction Advisory, M&a Consulting, Audit, U.s. Gaap, Sec Reporting, Financial Modeling, Quality Of Earnings, Quality Of Revenue, Net Working Capital.
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
Frequently asked questions about Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura
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In this Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura role, you will lead and manage buy-side and sell-side pre-transaction due diligence engagements; serve as primary client contact delivering insights and strategic recommendations; oversee development of financial models analyzing historical performance and projections; and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, clients, and deal stakeholders.
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To qualify for the Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura position, applicants should have: 5+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services, financial due diligence, M&A consulting, or related areas; Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution; Active CPA license preferred; Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting; and Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
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Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura is based in 4330, Dickason Avenue, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75219, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Ankura has listed this Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) role as hybrid.
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Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura include Financial Due Diligence; Transaction Advisory; M&a Consulting; Audit; U.s. Gaap; Sec Reporting; Financial Modeling; and Quality Of Earnings.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
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Financial Due Diligence, Director (Transaction Advisory Services) at Ankura is part of the consultancy job category on Recrutus.
About Ankura
Ankura is a business consulting and services firm headquartered in New York, NY, specializing in expert advisory solutions for organizations navigating critical transitions. The company provides end-to-end assistance across key areas including change management, risk assessment, dispute resolution, finance, performance improvement, distress situations, and corporate transformation. By leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, Ankura helps clients protect, create, and recover value during complex operational shifts.
The firm employs over 1,800 professionals distributed across more than 35 global locations. These experts bring deep industry knowledge and collaborative lateral thinking to their work, ensuring that clients receive tailored strategies grounded in hard-earned experience. The organization operates as an independent global entity, distinguishing itself through its ability to deliver results in challenging environments.
Ankura serves a diverse range of clients seeking guidance through significant business inflection points. The firm's structure supports a wide footprint, allowing it to address local and international needs with consistent expertise. Its focus remains on delivering practical solutions that drive measurable outcomes for businesses facing uncertainty or requiring strategic realignment.
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