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USA - EY-Parthenon - Deals - Financial Diligence - Summer Associate 2027

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EY

Accounting & Finance
Multiple locations
USD 39.9-45.67 / hour
Posted on Sep 16, 2025

USA - EY-Parthenon - Deals - Financial Diligence - Summer Associate 2027

Locations: Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; McLean, Virginia

Requisition ID: 1640881

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USA – EY-Parthenon – Deals - Financial Diligence – Summer Associate 2027

The opportunity

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

Your key responsibilities

Our Financial Diligence team delivers financial accounting and due diligence services for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions for some of the most well-known brands and business leaders worldwide. Put simply, we aim to provide authoritative expertise that sees past the obvious and leads to better financial decision-making every time. As a member of our Financial Diligence team, you’ll play a key part in that goal; working on projects you could well see making an impact in world news. You’ll be working in a team environment with financial due diligence professionals on a variety of projects across a range of sectors. Our team works to understand the client’s business profit drivers and trends, as well as challenge assumptions of future performance and assist with purchase agreements and post-closing transaction matters.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Have or pursuing, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance, supported by a strong academic record.

  • A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that EY deems relevant to this position (GPA minimum of 3.2).

  • The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

  • A demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

  • Superior project management, interpersonal, communication, teaming, organizational and technology skills.

  • The confidence to take ownership of issues and tackle problems head-on in a professional way.

  • A collaborative approach to work and a natural ability to nurture new relationships and support your colleagues.

  • Strong interest in accounting demonstrated through relevant coursework or campus involvement.

  • Ambition to complete CPA certification (CPA is not required but strongly encouraged).

  • Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

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What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

  • The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $39.90 - $45.67 per hour. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
  • If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

We value your application
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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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