Role overview

Qualifications

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
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

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
Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Quality Assurance Specialist
English

Hard skills

Earnings Quality Due Diligence Public Accounting Financial Modeling Artificial Intelligence

Other skills

Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Curiosity
Communication
Collaboration
Time Management

About the company

GA Group

GA Group is a privately held financial services company offering a comprehensive set of tailored solutions to meet our clients' diverse needs. Our teams value, monetize, lend against or acquire assets across a broad range of sectors from both healthy and distressed companies. GA Group and its predecessors are celebrating 50 years of client service and its current leadership has over 100 years of collective experience in the industry. GA Group is majority-owned by Oaktree Capital Management.

Company details

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Associate (QOE)

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 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 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

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