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Transaction Advisory Services Manager

Selby JenningsChicago, IL🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This Transaction Advisory Services Manager role offers unparalleled career growth and impact within a respected firm, allowing you to lead diverse financial due diligence engagements and mentor junior professionals. You'll thrive in this collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with hybrid flexibility, gaining exposure to a wide array of industries and playing a key role in client success. Apply today to elevate your career in Chicago's dynamic deal advisory practice!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationChicago, IL, United States
CPADue DiligenceGAAP

Job description


Transaction Advisory Services Manager | Chicago Area

A leading independent public accounting and advisory firm in the Chicago market is seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Manager to support its growing deal advisory practice.


Highlights
  • Established and well-respected accounting and advisory platform with a strong presence in the Chicago market.
  • Entrepreneurial environment that offers significant visibility, career growth, and the opportunity to make an impact.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, real estate, construction, technology, and other middle-market sectors.
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility across multiple office locations in the Chicago area.
  • Collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development.

Responsibilities
  • Lead buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for middle-market transactions, typically ranging from $25 million to $100 million in enterprise value.
  • Manage all aspects of transaction advisory engagements, including Quality of Earnings analyses, EBITDA adjustments, working capital assessments, and financial trend analysis.
  • Analyze financial statements and provide recommendations related to valuation considerations and transaction structuring.
  • Review diligence workpapers and client deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members while overseeing engagement execution.
  • Build relationships with business owners, management teams, and other key stakeholders throughout the transaction process.
  • Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and deepen client relationships.
  • Support additional advisory and agreed-upon procedures engagements as needed.

Ideal Background
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Approximately 6+ years of experience in Transaction Advisory Services, Financial Due Diligence, Quality of Earnings, Audit, or related advisory work.
  • Experience leading and mentoring teams in a manager-level capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement analysis, and transaction-related accounting issues.
  • Client-focused mindset with strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial approach to business.

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