Financial Due Diligence Deal Advisory Associate (Dec 2026)

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

• Start Season & Year: Winter 2026
• Earliest Graduation Date: May 2025
• Latest Graduation Date: Feb 2026

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest-growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Financial Due Diligence practice within our Deal Advisory & Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist internal team members with providing financial due diligence assistance related to buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, to Fortune 100 companies and private equity investors
• Analyze target company and/or client data to identify key financial performance and operating trends and insights through rigorous financial statement analysis and applied data analytics
• Assist with designing, creating, and composing client-tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key engagement and/or transaction issues which address and highlight stakeholder concerns, valuation models, synergies, contractual issues, and accounting and tax reporting implications including the following analyses of operating trends, quality of earnings, financial position, net working capital, debt, and potential indebtedness considerations, borrowing base calculations and/or business combinations

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors degree, or higher in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college/university
• Must be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position, with completion of required academic credits prior to the start date for this position
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above
• Strong technical aptitude and critical thinking skills, demonstrated quality service mindset and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high-quality work
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office/client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business needs. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa)

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year-end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. 

California Salary Range: $80000 - $90000