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.

Join Aprio's Advisory Team team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities.  Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Associate: Aerospace, Defense and Government Services, M&A and Strategy to join their dynamic team.

The Aprio ADGA practice (formerly Nextfed) is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing Management Consulting and Merger and Acquisitions advisory business within the Aerospace, Defense and Government Services market.

ADGA is a growing advisory practice focused on helping Private Equity, and strategic clients make profitable investments in the defense, aerospace, and national security markets. We are a small and tight-knit team with backgrounds in management consulting, government services, corporate strategy and marketing, and venture capital. We benefit from a robust network of highly experienced subject matter experts and advisors. Our clients are some of the most established private equity firms and Fortune 500 defense and aviation OEMs. We pride ourselves in well-established, long-term relationships with our customers based on consistent performance, and a partnership approach. We have a flat hierarchy and supportive team culture, with room for advancement and stretch opportunities.

We are looking for a professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, is open to early exposure to C-suite clients, and has an interest in the aerospace, defense, and national security markets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on company financials, market size and growth trends, customer positioning, product/service portfolios and competitive dynamics
• Evaluate organic and inorganic growth opportunities in the U.S. government and aerospace markets
• Assist in developing financial and market models
• Create presentations for delivery to C-Suite leadership and investment professionals

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience working for a management consulting firm, investment bank or in a corporate strategy, M&A or business development/capture role in the aerospace, defense and government sectors
• Bachelors in a relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to build conduct financial projections and market models in Excel (Advanced Excel)
• Experience analyzing and forecasting US government budgets and/or commercial aerospace market trends
• Proficiency developing clear, concise and persuasive PowerPoint presentations used for strategic decision-making
• Excellent presentation skills and client-facing disposition

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

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.

 

- 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 incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

- Top rated wellness program

- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

 

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.

- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.