Sr. FP&A Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions (R853)

Company: Avalara
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Sr. FP&A Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions (R853) Business Development - Seattle, WA, United States Avalara, Inc., (www.Avalara.com ), is the leading provider of cloud-based software that delivers a broad array of compliance solutions related to sales tax and other transactional taxes. What is it like to work at Avalara? Come find out! We are committed to the following success traits that embody our culture and how we work together to accomplish great things: Fun. Passion. Adaptability. Urgency. Simplicity. Curiosity. Humility. Ownership. Optimism. We are building cloud-based tax compliance solutions to handle every transaction in the world. Imagine every transaction you make - every tank of gas, cup of coffee, or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Nearly every time you make a purchase, physical or digital, there is an accompanying unique and nuanced tax compliance calculation. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Senior FP&A Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions to join our team. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing financial support to our Corporate Development/ Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Team of our growing global cloud compliance company. The incumbent will support the Corporate Development / M&A Team in all areas of an acquisition lifecycle to drive analysis and strategic decisions, gain consensus among stakeholders and prepare clear, concise and compelling analysis for internal customers. The acquisition lifecycle includes business case modeling and review, performing financial valuation, assisting with oversight of financial due diligence, assisting with integration planning and execution, and providing post-acquisition support and review. Job Duties: Complex modelling and analysis to help evaluate prospective Acquisition targets Financial due diligence to evaluate historical earnings and assets of targets Manage and enhance globally standardized M&A financial models. Become Subject Matter Expert on such financial models for the users globally. Lead the financial modeling and valuation of potential acquisition opportunities working directly with Business Unit Leaders, M&A Team, and third-party financial advisors. Develop pro forma financial models and valuation analyses in support of potential acquisitions. Perform various scenarios analysis for review and clearly present the results and recommendations for action. Development of presentations outlining the business case, valuation, and supporting analyses of acquisition for internal customers and executives. Partner with global Finance Teams to create and continuously enhance processes and tools for formal financial due diligence and post-merger integration of an acquisition. Actively have an oversight of specific acquisitions due diligence and integration planning and ongoing progress updates. Work closely with the Finance & Accounting, Tax organization, Business Development and Integration teams throughout the lifecycle of an M&A transaction. Job Requirements B.S. in Finance, Accounting or Economics required, masters preferred Minimum 5+ years' experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or related disciplines. Advanced knowledge of creating and managing complex financial models related to Mergers & Acquisitions Advanced level user of MS Excel Critical thinking with strong problem-solving skills Attention to detail with independent mind-set that ensures all product is generated with accuracy and completeness Skilled and highly motivated person, who can research, compile, analyze, report and present findings in a clear and concise way Manage numerous assignments, identify priorities and exercise good judgment Ability to thrive in a fast-moving work environment Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills require Strong interpersonal skills required, including ability to effectively negotiate and build relationships internally and externally About Avalara Avalara helps businesses of all sizes achieve compliance with transactional taxes, including VAT, sales and use, excise, communications, and other tax types. We deliver comprehensive, automated, cloud-based solutions that are fast, accurate, and easy to use. Avalara offers hundreds of pre-built connectors into leading accounting, ERP, ecommerce and other business applications. Each year, the company processes billions of tax transactions for customers and users, files hundreds of thousands of tax compliance documents and tax returns and manages millions of exemption certificates and other compliance related documents. Avalara's headquarters are in Seattle, WA and it has offices across the U.S. and in Brighton and London, England; Brussels, Belgium; and Pune, India. More information at: www.avalara.com Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

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