Financial Due Diligence Lead - Director

　　Cognizant Overview

　　Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming customers' business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18.5 billion and a market value of $38 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile, and innovative businesses.

　　At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a fast-changing world. In addition to honors such as being listed #194 on Fortune's 2022 Fortune 500, Cognizant was again named on Fortune's List of the Global Most Admired Companies for 2022.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Plan, manage and execute financial due diligence internally and/ or coordinating with external advisors

　　Plan, identify risks, establish scope of financial due diligence procedures and lead the execution of diligence activities to ensure that timelines are met

　　Review and provide recommendations to transaction agreement terms based on diligence findings

　　Advise on deal issues impacting the financial model coordinating with Corporate Development Team

　　Assess and conclude on accounting issues, identify and communicate quality of earnings issues and debt-like items

　　Provide point of view on SG&A cost synergies, quality of the target's finance organization, internal control environment and integration strategy

　　Maintain a continuous improvement mindset toward world class in managing risk and increasing agility in due diligence, process playbooks and technology

　　Conduct post deal reviews on diligence effectiveness, develop targeted continuous improvement projects to optimize the financial due diligence function and processes

　　Document and communicate post-close considerations for controllership and broader CFO organization

　　Review and advise on accounting implications of employment and retention agreements

　　Preparation of allocation of purchase price to assets acquired / liabilities assumed (business valuation)

　　Contribute to a continuous learning environment within the financial due diligence team

　　Operate in a team-oriented environment working on transactions coordinating across functions as needed

　　People Management - Allocate work among deal team members and external advisors; resolve any bottlenecks

　　Mandatory Capabilities/Skills /Years of Experience

　　Understanding of various aspects of financial due diligence including commercial/operational, tax, legal, HR, and strategic considerations. Ability to identify and conclude on complex accounting issues.

　　Possess expertise on the planning and execution of financial due diligence, including financial & data analysis and coordination across various stakeholders (i.e., corp. dev; corporate leaders; etc.)

　　Ability to plan, manage and execute financial due diligence plan in a timely manner and manage multiple transactions simultaneously (with appropriate internal or external advisor support)

　　Highly effective communication skills and ability to act as trusted advisor to key business and corporate functional leaders

　　Global conceptual leadership skills with ownership mindset

　　Experience with establishing financial due diligence playbooks, tools, processes, and reporting. Must possess agile decision making and excellent professional judgment.

　　8+ years of experience in a technical accounting role with M&A experience, including financial modeling, business valuations, transaction risk assessment and relevant business experience; minimum 3 years in leadership roles (managing / leading financial due diligence)

　　Ability to travel to conduct financial due diligence on-site when required

　　Preferred Capabilities/Skills/Years of Experience

　　Experience with cross-border M&A transaction

　　Prior experience in performing due diligence on IT service companies preferred

　　CPA or equivalent designation

　　Employee Status : Full Time Employee

　　Shift : Day Job

　　Travel : No

　　Job Posting : Jan 09 2024

　　About Cognizant

　　Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at or follow us Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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