Vice President, Transaction Advisory

Vice President, Transaction Advisory

MarshBerry is growing! We are seeking a Vice President, Transaction Advisory, to join our team. We have a people-first, fast-paced, collaborative culture with plenty of opportunity for growth. MarshBerry has been successful in achieving growth objectives because the trust our clients place in our talented team of professionals, and all MarshBerry colleagues play a critical role in directly or indirectly cultivating those trusted relationships. MarshBerry provides an environment where employees can learn, improve and realize their career goals. We offer competitive benefits, hybrid work schedules, new challenges, and learning experiences.

Position Summary: MarshBerry is seeking a Vice President, Transaction Advisory, based either in our Beachwood OH, Grand Rapids MI, Plano TX, or Dana Point CA office. The Vice President is responsible for the execution of transaction advisory projects and will provide strategy and project oversight to MarshBerry's Transaction Advisory practice, ensuring that MarshBerry services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and consistently. In addition to the fulfilment of projects, the Vice President will collaborate with project leads to review project work and drive continual improvement and enhancement of MarshBerry transaction advisory processes, resources, and deliverables. MarshBerry is considered the leading buy- and sell-side adviser in the insurance brokerage industry. This role will be pivotal in expanding MarshBerry's buy-side advisory practice, which has significant growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as client-facing lead on transaction advisory projects and maintain the client relationship to ensure successful project execution.
• Serve as subject matter expert for MarshBerry transaction advisory services, providing training, guidance, and technical support.
• Drive successful projects by developing and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Monitor the status of active transaction advisory projects, tracking projects from initiation to completion and ensuring that project timelines and commitments are met to client satisfaction.
• Develop a quality of earnings analysis by assessing the quality and sustainability of the target company's reported earnings and achievability of the forecast (adjusted earnings)
• Analyze target company data for working capital considerations and potential liabilities and risks which impact valuation.
• Effectively lead the engagement team in conversations with clients and lenders and act as the interface with senior executives of clients and target companies.
• Identify key risks and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of the client's investment strategy.
• The analysis could also comprise the comparison of specific financial or performance metrics to industry benchmarks.
• Responsible for the quality of client deliverables, which include all aspects of financial due diligence, such as quality of earnings, working capital, production analysis and revenue testing.
• Collaborate with project leads to identify and understand factors impacting project status and develop strategies to effectively resolve issues.
• Identify and make improvements to processes, deliverables, and quality control measures to ensure accuracy, consistency, client satisfaction, and mitigation of risk; Stay abreast of industry trends and changes, incorporating best practices.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with potential internal/external clients, partners and stakeholders that can directly or indirectly lead to revenue generation for all MarshBerry services.
• Other special projects, tasks or duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, Master's degree or CPA is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, or audit.
• Insurance industry experience is a plus but not required
• Self-motivated and has professional presence
• Proven experience in leading project teams
• Experience developing and delivering effective presentations to small and large audiences.
• Strong written communication skills are also required.
• Demonstrated business acumen; ability to grasp new business concepts and issues
• Proficient with technology; Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Analytical, with proactive and creative problem-solving skills: Capability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Strong written communication skills and ability to effectively run a meeting
• Organized with strong attention to detail while being able to manage multiple engagements at the same time
• Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time)
• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed

Working at MarshBerry:

Who We Are: MarshBerry practices The Collaborative Way which encourages employees to adhere to these five principles: listening generously, speaking straight, being for each other, acknowledgement & appreciation, and honoring commitments. We are committed to fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to educate our current and potential employees in these areas, while continuing to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

What We Do: MarshBerry provides consulting services in the financial services industry primarily to independent insurance agents, brokers and carriers, as well as wealth and retirement plan advisors. Our services include but are not limited to financial, operational, sales management, merger and acquisition advisory, peer-to-peer exchange and information services. We are recognized in the financial services industry for providing innovative and customized solutions to our clients, with whom we build trusted advisor relationships. At MarshBerry, our mission is to help our clients learn, improve and realize their value. Our clients credit us for providing the vision, tools, and discipline to help them reach their strategic goals.