Director, Financial Due Diligence | Corporate Finance

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director to join our growing Transactions Financial Due Diligence team within Corporate Finance.

This is a hands-on deal leadership role for an experienced professional who wants to take ownership of complex financial due diligence engagements while working directly with clients, target management teams and senior FTI leaders.

As a Director, you will lead multiple engagements across the deal lifecycle, translating complex financial information into clear insights that help clients evaluate transaction opportunities and risks. You’ll have responsibility for engagement scope, workplans, budgets and timelines, while guiding project teams, reviewing their work and developing junior professionals.

The work spans key financial due diligence areas including Quality of Earnings (EBITDA), Working Capital, Quality of Net Assets, Forecasts, Debt and Debt-Like Items, customer/product/channel/category sales and margins, inventory costing and bill of materials.

Beyond execution, you’ll also have the opportunity to deepen client relationships, contribute to pitches and proposals and collaborate with colleagues across FTI Consulting’s broader network.

What You’ll Do

As a Director, you’ll combine technical financial expertise with project leadership, client management and team development. You will:

• Lead multiple financial due diligence engagements, taking ownership of scope, workplans, budgets, timelines and delivery.
• Analyze historical and pro forma financial information to identify earnings adjustments, cash flow drivers, trends and other issues that may influence deal valuation.
• Translate financial analysis into actionable deal insights, presenting findings to clients, lenders and deal teams.
• Engage directly with target management teams, assessing and interpreting responses and preparing for management presentations and Q&A.
• Own the quality of key deliverables, reviewing draft and final reports before they are delivered to clients, lenders and counsel.
• Lead and develop engagement teams, reviewing work and coaching colleagues on technical skills and professional development.
• Partner closely with senior FTI leadership, briefing Senior Managing Directors and Managing Directors on engagement progress, emerging issues and risks, and escalating changes to scope or fees when needed.
• Build client and internal relationships, supporting proposals, pitches and business-development efforts while connecting clients with expertise across other FTI Consulting service areas.
• Conduct industry and company research to strengthen financial analysis and client recommendations.

How You’ll Grow

This role provides an opportunity to broaden both your deal expertise and your leadership impact.

You’ll continue to build your experience across buy-side and sell-side transactions while taking greater ownership of engagements, client relationships and team development. You’ll work with diverse clients across industries and collaborate with experienced professionals across FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance organization and broader service areas.

For someone looking to go beyond financial analysis alone, this role offers the opportunity to develop across deal leadership, client advisory, project management, people development and business development while working on complex transactions. 

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Informational Systems, Economics, or related field of study 
• 5+ years of post-graduate combined professional experience  
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications 

• CPA certification
• Experience with the financial due diligence process and financial modeling  
• Client or industry experience in one or more of the following: Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Technology, Media, or Energy  
• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements  
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and full MS Office suite 

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

CompensationMinimum Pay: $109,000Maximum Pay: $224,000Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Supporting your total wellbeing is a year-round commitment at FTI. We provide a market-competitive benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, family support, and financial protection benefits.