Sell-Side Transaction Readiness Consultant

Sell-Side Transaction Readiness Consultant Position Overview East 57th Street Partners is seeking an experienced Sell-Side Transaction Readiness Consultant to support a private equity-backed client on a fully remote basis for a 3- to 6-month contract. This role involves preparing the organization for a sell-side transaction by ensuring financial records, processes, and systems are clean, accurate, and transaction-ready. The ideal candidate must bring a proactive, hands-on approach and be comfortable collaborating with stakeholders in a virtual environment. Key Responsibilities • Conduct thorough financial and operational assessments to identify areas requiring clean-up and alignment for transaction readiness. • Lead financial statement preparation and ensure all records are accurate, complete, and GAAP-compliant. • Prepare due diligence materials, including quality of earnings (QoE) reports, financial data rooms, and supporting schedules. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure operational readiness for the transaction. • Work with external advisors, including investment bankers, auditors, and legal teams, to support the sell-side process. • Identify and address key financial reporting and operational risks that could impact the transaction. • Enhance or implement internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy of reporting. • Serve as a key point of contact for external due diligence teams. • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to stakeholders to optimize transaction value. Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in financial consulting, transaction advisory, or as a Controller/Director of Finance in a private equity-backed environment. • Strong expertise in sell-side due diligence, financial reporting, and transaction readiness. • Proven ability to lead and execute financial clean-up and process improvement initiatives. • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle) and Excel. • Experience in preparing Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports and managing due diligence processes. • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • CPA designation or CFA certification is preferred but not required. • Prior experience working with private equity firms or in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is a plus. • Comfortable leveraging technology for remote collaboration and project execution. Compensation Hourly Rate: $70 - $100, depending on experience and qualifications. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while driving critical outcomes for a successful sell-side transaction process.