Harris Williams

Harris Williams is an investment banking firm operating in the investment banking industry. The company has a workforce of 501-1,000 employees. Harris Williams currently has three open positions. One open position is for a **Vice President - Aerospace, Defense & Government Services**. This role is on-site and based in Richmond, VA. Responsibilities include leading merger and acquisition advisory activities. The role requires at least 8 years of industry-relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. The Vice President will oversee valuation analyses and M&A models, actively contribute throughout the deal process, lead drafting sessions and due diligence meetings, and participate in new business development. Candidates should demonstrate analytical thinking, business acumen, customer relationship management (CRM), decision-making, critical thinking, leadership, legal analysis, marketing strategy, market research, selling, and team management skills. Another open position is the **2027 M&A Summer Analyst (BOS)**, an on-site, 10-week internship program based in the Boston office. The program is designed for rising seniors. The responsibilities will include challenging assignments for each stage of the M&A process. The candidate must submit a resume, cover letter, and a Suited assessment. The position requires a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. The position offers a base salary of $110,000.00 – $110,000.00. The skills needed are Excel, accounting, and problem-solving. The third available position is an **Accounting Specialist**. This is an on-site position. The salary range is $63,000 - $73,000. Responsibilities include approving expense reports, updating and maintaining an expense reimbursement platform, providing expense-related customer service, responding to correspondence, processing invoices, reviewing coding errors, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with finance projects. The role requires a Post-Secondary Degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The candidate must have excellent organization, attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. The role requires 3+ years experience. The positions utilize various technologies. The Vice President role utilizes Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Relationship Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Legal Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Selling, and Team Management. The 2027 M&A Summer Analyst (BOS) position utilizes Excel, Accounting, and Problem Solving. The Accounting Specialist position utilizes Accounting, Expense Reports, Customer Service, Invoicing, General Ledger, Microsoft Office, Organization, Attention to Detail, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Motivation, Results Focused, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Business Math, and GAAP. The Vice President and the Accounting Specialist positions are on-site. The M&A Summer Analyst is also on-site in the Boston office. **1. What are the key responsibilities of the Vice President - Aerospace, Defense & Government Services position?** The Vice President will lead merger and acquisition advisory activities. Responsibilities include overseeing valuation analyses and M&A models, actively contributing throughout the deal process, leading drafting sessions and due diligence meetings, and participating in new business development. **2. What are the key skills needed for the 2027 M&A Summer Analyst (BOS) position?** Desired skills include proficiency in Excel, a working understanding of accounting principles, and problem-solving abilities. **3. What is the required education for the Accounting Specialist position?** A Post-Secondary Degree is required for the Accounting Specialist role. **4. What are some of the benefits offered to full-time employees, as mentioned in the job postings?** Benefits include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. **5. How can I apply for the 2027 M&A Summer Analyst (BOS) position?** You must submit your cover letter and resume combined into one PDF, and upload it to the "Resume" section. Also, complete a profile with Suited. **6. Does Harris Williams provide sponsorship for employment visas?** Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas for the Vice President or the 2027 M&A Summer Analyst roles. **7. How long is the application window for the Accounting Specialist position?** The application window is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 1/16/2026, though this may be longer with business discretion.