Consultant

Company Description Vaughn & Associates is a Texas-based business brokerage specializing in the sale of privately held businesses and franchise resales. The firm represents qualified sellers and connects them with vetted buyers through a discreet, data-driven process designed to protect confidentiality. With an emphasis on accurate financials, strategic positioning, and targeted marketing, Vaughn & Associates supports transactions across franchise, service-based, and owner-operated businesses. The team collaborates closely with buyers, sellers, lenders, and legal counsel to guide transactions smoothly from initial valuation through closing. The firm is built on transparency, responsiveness, and long-term relationships, offering consultants an environment focused on professional integrity and client trust.
Role Description The Consultant role is a full-time remote position responsible for advising business owners and prospective buyers throughout the transaction lifecycle. Day-to-day activities include assessing business performance, compiling and reviewing financial and operational data, and preparing confidential information packages and market positioning materials. The Consultant will coordinate communication among buyers, sellers, lenders, and legal counsel, helping to structure deals, manage due diligence, and address issues that arise during negotiations. In addition, the role involves conducting market research, identifying qualified buyer prospects, and maintaining accurate documentation in support of compliant and efficient transactions. The Consultant is expected to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, provide timely updates to clients, and uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards.
Qualifications
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience reviewing financial statements, business performance metrics, and valuation-related data.
Consulting, advisory, or brokerage experience in small business, franchise, or related professional services environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Proven relationship-building skills, including client management, stakeholder coordination, and conflict resolution.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information and sensitive negotiations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple transactions in a remote setting.
Proficiency with common business productivity tools (e.g., CRM systems, spreadsheets, presentation software, and virtual meeting platforms).
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; relevant professional certifications or brokerage experience are a plus.
Understanding of lending processes, legal documentation, and basic deal structures related to business sales is beneficial.
Comfort working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.

Work arrangement
Yes