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Advisory Associate roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. Many firms sponsor through H-1B, and Australian nationals can bypass the lottery entirely via the E-3 visa. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your visa is approved.
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Associate – Transaction Advisory/Financial Due Diligence
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) is a subsidiary of A&M, an established leader in providing global leadership and advisory services to a variety of diverse industries. TAG professionals specialize largely in providing financial and accounting buy-side and sell-side due diligence, capital markets and accounting advisory, global transaction analytics, environmental, technical & sustainability (ETS) and other related M&A services for private equity, hedge funds, sovereign wealth, family office and corporate clients around the world.
A&M’s Transaction Advisory Group has an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
We are seeking an Associate to bring their energy, passion, and expertise to help our clients get the answers they need to get the deal done. We provide private equity and corporate clients buy side and sell side financial accounting due diligence. TAG professionals actively engage in assessing a target’s quality of earning, analyzing cash flows, reviewing working capital, identifying key business drivers, reviewing forecasts, and conducting comprehensive discussions with management and their advisors.
How you will contribute
As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy and financial services. You will gain exposure to our integrated due diligence approach that goes beyond traditional quality of earning analyses and focuses on key value drivers for sponsors and lenders. Our integrated due diligence approach combines our deep operational, functional and industry expertise with Big Four quality financial accounting and tax services to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of their clients’ investment strategy.
- Analyze detailed financial statement information including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational data. Synthesize and convert the data into meaningful information that is used to drive discussions with target management and drive observations and conclusions.
- Assess the quality of the target company’s reported earnings, net assets and cash flows.
- After an investigative analysis, assist in the construction of deal-oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight the key financial, commercial and other findings facing investments and the drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flows. Aid the team in further articulating how such findings should be incorporated into the client’s valuation and sale, purchase agreement and provide other negotiating points.
- Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel and serve as a secondary point of contact for client personnel with respect to day-to-day execution matters.
- Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2-3 years of audit experience at a top accounting firm as well as a preferred minimum 1 year of experience in a financial accounting due diligence group
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor
- Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings
Your journey at A& M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
The base salary is $100,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.
A&M does not require or administer a lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Associate – Transaction Advisory/Financial Due Diligence
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Global Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) is a subsidiary of A&M, an established leader in providing global leadership and advisory services to a variety of diverse industries. TAG professionals specialize largely in providing financial and accounting buy-side and sell-side due diligence, capital markets and accounting advisory, global transaction analytics, environmental, technical & sustainability (ETS) and other related M&A services for private equity, hedge funds, sovereign wealth, family office and corporate clients around the world.
A&M’s Transaction Advisory Group has an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
We are seeking an Associate to bring their energy, passion, and expertise to help our clients get the answers they need to get the deal done. We provide private equity and corporate clients buy side and sell side financial accounting due diligence. TAG professionals actively engage in assessing a target’s quality of earning, analyzing cash flows, reviewing working capital, identifying key business drivers, reviewing forecasts, and conducting comprehensive discussions with management and their advisors.
How you will contribute
As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy and financial services. You will gain exposure to our integrated due diligence approach that goes beyond traditional quality of earning analyses and focuses on key value drivers for sponsors and lenders. Our integrated due diligence approach combines our deep operational, functional and industry expertise with Big Four quality financial accounting and tax services to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of their clients’ investment strategy.
- Analyze detailed financial statement information including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational data. Synthesize and convert the data into meaningful information that is used to drive discussions with target management and drive observations and conclusions.
- Assess the quality of the target company’s reported earnings, net assets and cash flows.
- After an investigative analysis, assist in the construction of deal-oriented reports and presentations for clients that highlight the key financial, commercial and other findings facing investments and the drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flows. Aid the team in further articulating how such findings should be incorporated into the client’s valuation and sale, purchase agreement and provide other negotiating points.
- Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel and serve as a secondary point of contact for client personnel with respect to day-to-day execution matters.
- Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2-3 years of audit experience at a top accounting firm as well as a preferred minimum 1 year of experience in a financial accounting due diligence group
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or related major
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or in the process of obtaining one
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Flexibility to work as both a team member and as an individual contributor
- Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings
Your journey at A& M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
The base salary is $100,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.
A&M does not require or administer a lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Advisory Associate roles require a directly related bachelor's degree, not just any four-year credential. Pull your transcript and map your major coursework to the advisory or consulting duties in the job description before your first interview.
Verify LCA filing history before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a firm has certified Labor Condition Applications for advisory or business analyst roles. Firms with no prior LCA history take longer to onboard sponsorship processes, which can delay your start date.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter advisory roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed sponsorship history. This saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who can't confirm whether their firm has sponsored the advisory track before.
Distinguish H-1B from E-3 during offer negotiation
Australian nationals can request E-3 processing instead of H-1B, which skips the lottery and uses a consular application rather than USCIS adjudication. Raise this with HR before they begin the LCA, since the two processes start differently.
Get a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area under the advisory or management analyst occupation before you receive a formal offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Advisory Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, economics, accounting, or business administration. Generic roles where any degree is acceptable can face Requests for Evidence from USCIS. The job description should specify the required field, not just a degree level.
Which visa types do advisory firms most commonly use to sponsor Associates?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has its own annual allocation, requires no lottery, and allows the applicant to apply directly at a U.S. consulate once the employer files the LCA. TN visa is not applicable to advisory roles.
Can I start as an Advisory Associate on OPT while my employer files for H-1B?
Yes. You can begin work on F-1 OPT and your employer can file an H-1B petition on your behalf during the annual registration window. If you have a STEM-designated degree, the 24-month STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap if you're not selected in the first lottery cycle. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the STEM OPT extension.
How do I find advisory firms that have sponsored Associates before?
Migrate Mate lists advisory employers with verified sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on firms that have successfully filed for the advisory track, rather than relying on recruiter assurances that may not reflect actual filing experience.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
Generally yes. USCIS accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, particularly in business, economics, and finance fields common to advisory roles. Having a credential evaluation from a recognized agency strengthens the petition and reduces the risk of an RFE on educational equivalency.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Advisory Associate jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.