Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

In this high-visibility, growth-oriented position, we seek a Merger & Acquisition Analyst to play a key role in the UES corporate development team. UES is a private equity backed organization, that has successfully completed 24 M&A transactions over the past four years and is looking to accelerate its acquisitive growth. If you have strong financial and analytical skills, are interested in joining a fast-growing organization and learning from a best-in-class team of M&A experts, you may be a perfect fit for this opportunity.

Core Responsibilities:

• Analyze historical and current financial data to understand potential target companies’ financial performance, current trends and potential.

• Prepare detailed recast historical data analyses on potential targets and develop forward looking financial projections to support organizational decision making.

• Analyze the potential fit of M&A targets strategically, financially and culturally within the context of a potential business combination with UES.

• Analyze potential returns, required cash needs and the potential financial and tax ramifications arising from varying deal structures.

• Review target firm performance against industry and company benchmarks.

• Analyze and report on relevant industry trends relevant to UES, potential targets and helping to guide M&A strategy as to the firms/markets/strategies to be pursued.

• Evaluate target firm historical and future capital expenditures and depreciation.

• Analyze and identify gaps and weaknesses where potential exists to improve target company profit margins.

• Analyze and identify potential revenue and expense synergies when considering the potential business combination of M&A target firms with existing UES operations.

• Track current target firm financial data to alert stakeholders in case of deviation during the M&A process.

• Study both company data, and industry-specific research, to evaluate and predict trends and risks.

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations that enable management teams to make strategic decisions to meet business goals.

• Assist the M&A team in cultivating relationships with, and advancing the M&A process with, potential target firms.

• Write and develop Indications of Interest, Letters of Intent and other transaction related documentation used in M&A transactions.

• Work with multi-functional internal and external teams in the performance of due diligence pre-closing and the transition to integration post-closing.

• Assist in the maintenance of M&A databases.

• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

Skills and Attributes:

• First-class communication skills, written, verbal, and in the preparation of presentations.

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Email, and CRM tools. Proficiency in the use of Excel and Power Point is important.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to adapt to the M&A and Corporate Development team's needs.

• Drive and determination to see work through to its completion.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Strategic thinking and organizational skills.

• Individuals must be capable of understanding and maintaining confidential information.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

• Positive and 'Can Do' attitude.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in finance, economics, accounting or statistics.

• An MBA is preferred but not required.

• 2 – 4 years of experience in financial analysis, M&A, investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance and/or related fields/areas of expertise.

• Strong financial, modeling and analytical skills.

• Proven proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications.

• Excellent reporting, presenting, report writing and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and financial analysis software.

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Ability to work with large datasets and/or market data.

• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Experience with M&A transactions and integration processes is a plus.

• Proficiency in reading, reviewing, understanding and drafting/editing basic legal documentation.

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Team: Finance & Accounting

Work Type: Full-Time

Location Type: onsite