Senior Associate

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 high-performing Senior Associates 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 a strong foundation in public accounting and direct experience performing financial due diligence or Quality of Earnings analyses. The Senior Associate will support buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements, working closely with managers and senior leadership to deliver high-quality financial insights to clients. While this is a remote role, candidates based in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area are strongly preferred to support team collaboration and growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Perform Quality of Earnings analyses, including revenue and EBITDA normalization, working capital assessments, and identification of key financial trends - Analyze historical financial statements and underlying data to assess earnings sustainability and risks - Assist in preparing detailed financial reports and client deliverables - Identify and investigate unusual or non-recurring items impacting financial performance - Support data requests and manage information flow during diligence processes - Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables - Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and contribute to client discussions as appropriate SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field - 2+ years of experience in public accounting (audit or transaction advisory preferred) - Direct experience with Quality of Earnings or financial due diligence strongly preferred - CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling - Curiosity/fluency in automated intelligence - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently in a remote environment while staying highly collaborative WHY GA GROUP? - Growth opportunities with training and internal path to promotion - Encouragement to contribute your valuable ideas to improve our company, products, and services - Regular communication with senior management of companies in a wide range of industries, providing frequent opportunities to expand your business knowledge - Healthy work-life balance with hybrid position, allowing for both remote work and in-person interaction and collaboration Visit us at https://gagroup.com/ to learn more!