Director, Corporate Development – Transaction Advisory

Overview

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.

Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

We are seeking a Director, Corporate Development – Transaction Advisory to lead Aprio’s Internal Transaction Advisory Services function
, operating within the Corporate Development team. This is a rare opportunity to move out of client service and into a highly visible, in-house role where you will shape how deals get done—at scale.

• 100% internal M&A – no external clients, no business development, no billable hours
• High deal volume – multiple acquisitions per year across accounting and advisory firms
• Real ownership – build processes, lead diligence strategy, and influence investment decisions
• Platform growth – partner with senior leadership, integration, finance, HR, IT, and operations
• Private equity–backed environment with long-term growth ambitions

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, improving how diligence is done, and leading teams through complex transactions, this role offers both impact and career runway.

• As Director, you will lead the financial and accounting diligence efforts for Aprio’s acquisitions and help build a scalable, repeatable diligence model to support continued growth.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
• Lead financial and accounting due diligence for acquisition targets, including quality of earnings, cash flows, working capital, profitability trends, and risk identification
• Design, build, and refine templates, tools, and repeatable processes to efficiently diligence multiple deals simultaneously
• Oversee and mentor a small, high-performing transaction advisory team operating under tight timelines
• Translate diligence findings into clear insights that inform deal structuring, valuation, and integration planning
• Partner closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Integration, HR, Operations, IT, and Legal teams
• Review and support financial aspects of purchase agreements alongside internal and external counsel
• Act as a key liaison between Corporate Development and Finance regarding acquired firm financials and historical performance
• Manage multiple live transactions at various stages of the deal lifecycle

• CPA with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Master’s degree in Accounting (undergraduate degree in accounting required)
• 7+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services / Financial Due Diligence
• Proven ability to perform and review complex financial analyses with limited supervision
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Advanced Excel capabilities and comfort working with large, complex data sets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple active transactions
• Willingness to travel as needed based on deal activity

• Be part of a high-growth, acquisitive platform with strong financial backing
• Move into a strategic, internal role with long-term career upside
• Work alongside experienced M&A, finance, and integration leaders
• Help build something enduring—not just execute one-off deals

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary…