Job Responsibilities
Forecasting
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Manage Staff
Analysis of Financial Statements
Board of Directors Meetings
M&A Valuation
Partnership Negotiations
Customer Contract Negotiations
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Job Requirements
Requires graduate level classes in Advanced Accounting, M&A,
Advanced Finance, Financial Engineering & Derivative Products,
Asset Management.
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Uppers
Primarily deal with Executive staff at both my company as well as others.
There are always new and interesting challenges when working with M&A
opportunities and strategic partnerships.
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Downers
Hours tend to be long (80+/week)
Always have to be "on" when dealing with executive management
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Lifestyle
Work hours tend to be long (80+ hours/week)
Social activity is not too demanding since there is not much customer
interaction.
Travel tends to be moderate (8 days/month average)
Dress code is business casual
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Compensation
Salary + bonus ranges $100k-$150k / year with 8-10 years
experience. This is heavily dependent on company performance.
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Advice to Jobseekers
*** The reality is you have to start at the bottom unless your
father/mother owns the company. It is best to find a job with a
solid financial management training program rather than going
for the quick dollars by getting a sales job. Top-paying
finance jobs don't fall from the sky. Instead, they go to those
who start off at the bottom and hard work their way up. ***
1. A CPA/MBA combo is critical for long-term career growth
2. Always be positive and cling on to successful individuals
within the company. Find a mentor.
3. Always make yourself a part of the high growth area of the
company.
4. Keep a positive attitude and never talk bad about anyone.
5. You can never totally avoid company politics. Just live
with the politics, just don't be a contributor.
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