Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant Position at MCA Financial Group

A Distinct Opportunity for High-Impact Financial Professionals

Are you prepared to leverage your academic rigor and analytical acumen to drive tangible change in the business world? MCA Financial Group, a respected and trusted national boutique consulting firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, invites exceptional candidates to join our high-impact team. We are not merely advisors; we are strategic partners in business transformation, dedicated to solving our clients' most critical challenges.

The MCA Advantage: Immediate Impact and Diverse Expertise

As an Associate Consultant, you will be immediately immersed in mission-critical engagements across a diverse spectrum of advisory services:

• Turnaround & Restructuring: Guiding distressed companies toward stability and renewed profitability.
• Business Valuation & M&A: Providing the crucial financial foundation for major transactional decisions.
• Capital Formation & Refinancing: Structuring the optimal financial solutions for growth.
• Litigation Support & Expert Testimony: Applying financial expertise in complex legal settings.

You will collaborate directly with our senior leadership—accomplished industry veterans—and actively engage with clients, stakeholders, and high-level professionals from day one. This role offers an unprecedented opportunity to influence engagement outcomes and build a portfolio of diverse, impactful experience that far exceeds the scope of typical entry-level positions.

Culture Focused on Collaboration and Advancement

At the core of MCA Financial Group is a cohesive, collaborative, and results-driven culture. We believe in empowering our team through structured support:

• Mentorship & Development: Our senior consultants are committed teachers and leaders, providing structured, direct mentoring to guide you through the steep learning curve of complex problem-solving. We invest in your growth as a future leader.
• Collaborative Environment: Our work thrives on synergy. You will be part of a team where diverse perspectives are valued, and working together to deliver excellence to clients is the central focus.
• Inclusion: We actively seek and celebrate diversity. We believe a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and thought processes is essential for crafting the most innovative solutions for our clients.

Your Strategic Contributions

The day-to-day role is intensely analytical and critical to project success:

• Perform sophisticated financial statement and operational analysis to uncover performance drivers.
• Develop granular customer and product profitability assessments that inform strategic decisions.
• Construct detailed, robust financial models, forecasts, and cash flow projections in Excel, serving as the backbone for valuations and damage analyses.
• Synthesize complex data and compile findings into clear, persuasive presentation materials for internal and client leadership.

Note: This role is based in our Phoenix headquarters and is client-service intensive, requiring the flexibility to manage project timelines, which may occasionally necessitate evening/weekend work and periodic travel.

Qualifications: The Profile of a Future Leader

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate both intellectual curiosity and a drive for execution:

• Academic Excellence: Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA track or MBA candidacy is a significant advantage).
• Experience: Relevant experience at a financial advisory, consulting, or accounting firm is preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially deep financial modeling and analytical capabilities in Excel.
• Precision & Drive: Exceptional organizational skills, an unwavering commitment to follow-through, and a drive to exceed client expectations.
• Communication: Superior interpersonal, networking, and presentation skills—the ability to clearly articulate complex findings is non-negotiable.
• Change Agent Mindset: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, dedicated to solving complex problems and yielding positive, measurable change.

Compensation & Professional Value

We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with the demands of a top-tier consulting role, including:

• Competitive salary and a performance-based end-of-year bonus.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical/dental).
• Retirement savings plan.

Invest in Your Future: You will enhance your skills and expand your knowledge of the industry through active participation in a diverse range of projects. Additionally, you will receive coaching to strengthen your networking and business development skills, enabling you to build a professional network and gain industry recognition, which will position you for faster career advancement.