Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence

Senior Associate - Software Due Diligence

Position within Merger Integration and Carve out Services (MICO) practice. This national practice can be located out of any of our offices or remotely.

This position will support our rapidly growing Transaction Advisory Services group. This team conducts due diligence and supports clients across a wide range of industries. As a member of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with clients and with team members across all levels within the practice.

At Cohn Reznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform and participate in technology and software due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate transactions
• Assess software products, technology architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and SDLC maturity
• Evaluate technology strategy, scalability, operating model, and alignment to the client’s investment thesis
• Identify transaction risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities across product, engineering, and IT
• Conduct structured, hypothesis driven analysis using management interviews, data reviews, and market research-driven analysis
• Develop and manage data request lists, workplans, and diligence timelines
• Prepare client ready deliverables, including executive summaries, diligence reports, and presentations
• Present findings to deal teams, investment committees, and senior client stakeholders
• Support post-close initiatives, including Day1 readiness, integrations, carveouts, and value creation programs
• Contribute to internal methodologies, tools, and practice development initiatives
• Supervise and mentor junior professionals

The successful candidate will have:

• Passion for software and technology
• 2–3 years of experience in transaction advisory, consulting, technology, or a related client facing role
• Experience working with software, IT, or technology-enabled businesses, with strong exposure to areas such as modern software architecture, software development, Agile transformation, cloud / hosting operations, platform engineering, Dev Ops, software testing, and AI / ML technologies
• Prior working experience in enterprise technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, React, Angular, or other enterprise development technologies
• Proficiency with Excel and Power Point
• Prior exposure to software due diligence, M&A, private equity, or integration projects strongly preferred
• Ability to synthesize complex technical topics and translate them into business and investment implications
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level presentations
• Proven ability to work effectively in team based, deadline driven environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Economics, or related field
• Flexibility to travel and work in a hybrid, in person model based on engagement needs

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At Cohn Reznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Illinois, the salary range for a Senior Associate is $80,000 to…