Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary:

Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) has an Associate opportunity to join their growing Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team. This role provides a dynamic & flexible environment, with learning opportunities in working with private equity and corporate clients on buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements. The KSM TAS team willprovidethe opportunity to drive your own career path& advancement.

As an Associate you will have the opportunity to work in an energetic atmosphere, activelyparticipatingin assessing target’s quality of earnings, cash flows, working capital, key business drivers through analyzing financial details and discussions with management and their advisors.

Responsibilities:

Assistteam members in providing financial due diligence for clientsacquiringbusinesses and aid in the evaluation of the potential transaction in the context of the client's investment thesis.

Advise both strategic and private equity buyers/sellers byidentifyingand analyzing business and financial risks or opportunities throughout the acquisition, disposition, or restructuring of the target company.

Aggregate, manipulate, and analyze target company's detailed financial and operational data toidentifyfinancial and operating trends, quality of earnings, & working capital considerations.

Participate in meetings and site visits with target company management, interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent financial analysis information.

Assistin the build of deal reports and presentations for clients that highlight key financial and operations findings that mayimpactor drive client's investment thesis.

Work on multiple projects of varying size& complexity.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

A minimum of 0-2 years' experiencerequired, preferably within audit, transaction advisory, or other finance-relatedroles

CPA or CFA certification or working towards obtaining (preferred)

Strong current knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Familiarity with the M&A process & market

Strong project management skills and highly analytical

Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment (either independently or within a team dynamic) while effectively managing unexpected issues and/or questions in a professional manner

Ability to adapt communication style to successfully conveymessaging & objectivesto all levels of management, clients, colleagues, etc.

Travel as needed to various clientsites

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.

About the company

KSM Solutions supplies active and passive fiber optic network components for the Australian market, including fiber optic Ethernet switches, media converters, and OEM-compatible SFP modules. The products are certified to Australian and international standards and are sold directly through an e-commerce site and direct contact. Media converters translate electrical signals to optical signals, SFP modules act as transceiver plugs in network gear, and Ethernet switches manage traffic over fiber networks. The company's goal is to help businesses and individuals build reliable fiber-based networking infrastructure with readily available, standards-compliant hardware, leveraging its Australian footprint, direct sales model, and broad range of certified components.

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Headquarters

Australia

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

June 2026 updates show active merchandising, suggesting inventory turns and ongoing product refreshes.
Industrial Fibre Media Converters and Managed Industrial Switches expand KSM beyond basic passive parts.
MTBF 100K-hour claims and Australian standards certifications support enterprise procurement decisions.

What critics are saying

KSM’s June 2026 assortment overlaps commodity SKUs from FS.com, Cisco, and TP-Link.
Single-site Lindfield operations create supply, staffing, and fulfillment fragility if demand spikes.
Direct-sales e-commerce leaves KSM exposed to price compression and margin erosion by 2026.

What makes KSM unique

KSM’s June 2026 catalog spans SFPs, media converters, attenuators, and industrial switches.
Its same-day shipping promise and local Lindfield support compress deployment timelines for buyers.
KSM sells niche fiber-to-Ethernet hardware with 160km reach, full-duplex, and rack-mount options.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation

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