Accounting Advisory Manager

E78; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic business advisory firm that is transforming the industry! As a Manager, you will lead client projects, providing expert financial advisory services while collaborating with talented professionals. This role emphasizes innovation, problem-solving, and building strong client relationships. With a vibrant culture that values integrity and excellence, you will have the opportunity to shape your career and contribute to the firm's ambitious growth plans. If you are a driven individual looking to make a significant impact, this is the place for you!

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in financial consulting or advisory services.
• Proven track record in project management and client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects and deliver financial advisory services.
• Manage project teams and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Financial Advisory

Project Management

Technical Accounting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Adaptive

Job description

Salary: USD130000 - USD160000 per year + E78 Benefits Package

About E78

E78 is a business advisory firm uniquely positioned to serve corporate leaders and private equity sponsors across the business and investment lifecycle.We partner with the Office of the CFO, CIO, and other operating executives and private equity operating partners to help accelerate value creation by leveraging our expertise in finance, technology, and business transformation.Our mission is clear - deliver value by solving for complexity.

To execute our mission, we are dependent on our people.At E78, our people are the cornerstone of our business, driving execution, innovation, adaptability, and client relationships.Therefore, we value professionals who believe in always doing what is right over what is easy – people with mental toughness, who stay true to their values, especially when faced with adversity.We value critical thinkers and problem-solvers who serve as game changers and contribute to our clients and our firm’s ultimate success by solving complex challenges with intellectual horsepower and emotional intelligence.

Building and sustaining a high-performing and winning culture is paramount to our success.Recognized as a Top Workplaces 2025 winner and honored six times on the Inc. 5000 list, E78 is a rapidly growing firm driven by delivering exceptional value to our clients.

If you’re energized about shaping a firm that disrupts the status quo, E78 is where you belong. Here, you’re more than an employee - you’re an entrepreneur focused on creating long-term value for clients and personal wealth for yourself. We invest in our people and allow our people to invest in our firm, so they can share in the rewards of building something extraordinary. Our partners have bold ambitions to grow to $1 billion of revenue in the next 10 years, and we’re seeking like-minded, entrepreneurially spirited people who are inspired by growth and passionate about building and winning, to join us on this exciting journey.

Joining E78 means embracing a vibrant, roll-up-your-sleeves culture where big ideas meet bold execution. You’ll collaborate with smart, dedicated professionals who prioritize the right solution over the easy one, redefining what it means to go all in for our clients and each other. We’re ready – are you? If so, LFG!

Job Description

The Manager is responsible for leading and managing client projects and delivering financial advisory services to clients. They work closely with Directors and Sr. Directors, as well as collaborating with other teams and service lines within the firm. This individual will provide technical accounting, purchase accounting, and ASC 606, ASC 842, and other complex accounting standard expertise. They will also supervise, coach, and mentor Senior Associates/Consultants and Associates/Consultants

• Manage the delivery of financial advisory services ensuring high quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Lead and oversee project teams, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and collaboration among team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external parties, and provide them with strategic advice and solutions that meet their needs and expectations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, through opportunity augmentation and cross-selling across other E78 practices, and support E78’s business development initiatives, by leveraging their network, expertise, and reputation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback to junior staff, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where everyone can learn, grow, and deliver.
• Enhance E78’s reputation and brand by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and excellence in service delivery, and by adhering to the firm's policies and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 6-8 years of experience in financial consulting, advisory, or related services in a Big Four Audit, National Accounting, Management Consulting, or Professional Services firm and a proven track record of client delivery achievement, project management, and supervision.
• Candidates living near E78's corporate headquarters, in Oak Brook, IL, are required to work in the office 3-4 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex and large data sets.
• Proficient in financial modeling, valuation, and accounting principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with financial software, such as Power BI and Adaptive is a plus.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Compensation:

The base salary range is $130,000 - $160,000, plus bonus and will be based on experience.

If you are:

• A person who bets on yourself
• A finance, technology, or transaction advisory “athlete” who thinks differently and wants to disrupt the game and is tired of feeling undervalued by your current firm
• A senior leader obsessed with delivering value, fiercely competitive, and curious about reshaping our industry
• Running a boutique firm but ready to join forces with a team building something transformative
• Well-versed in private equity, mastering relationships between PE firms and portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle
• Want to build wealth, not just a paycheck

E78 is the place for you!

E78 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @

Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

Accounting Advisory Manager (JN -032025-5439) Oak Brook, Illinois

Salary: USD130000 - USD160000 per year + E78 Benefits Package

About E78

E78 is a business advisory firm uniquely positioned to serve corporate leaders and private equity sponsors across the business and investment lifecycle.We partner with the Office of the CFO, CIO, and other operating executives and private equity operating partners to help accelerate value creation by leveraging our expertise in finance, technology, and business transformation.Our mission is clear - deliver value by solving for complexity.

To execute our mission, we are dependent on our people.At E78, our people are the cornerstone of our business, driving execution, innovation, adaptability, and client relationships.Therefore, we value professionals who believe in always doing what is right over what is easy – people with mental toughness, who stay true to their values, especially when faced with adversity.We value critical thinkers and problem-solvers who serve as game changers and contribute to our clients and our firm’s ultimate success by solving complex challenges with intellectual horsepower and emotional intelligence.

Building and sustaining a high-performing and winning culture is paramount to our success.Recognized as a Top Workplaces 2025 winner and honored six times on the Inc. 5000 list, E78 is a rapidly growing firm driven by delivering exceptional value to our clients.

If you’re energized about shaping a firm that disrupts the status quo, E78 is where you belong. Here, you’re more than an employee - you’re an entrepreneur focused on creating long-term value for clients and personal wealth for yourself. We invest in our people and allow our people to invest in our firm, so they can share in the rewards of building something extraordinary. Our partners have bold ambitions to grow to $1 billion of revenue in the next 10 years, and we’re seeking like-minded, entrepreneurially spirited people who are inspired by growth and passionate about building and winning, to join us on this exciting journey.

Joining E78 means embracing a vibrant, roll-up-your-sleeves culture where big ideas meet bold execution. You’ll collaborate with smart, dedicated professionals who prioritize the right solution over the easy one, redefining what it means to go all in for our clients and each other. We’re ready – are you? If so, LFG!

Job Description

The Manager is responsible for leading and managing client projects and delivering financial advisory services to clients. They work closely with Directors and Sr. Directors, as well as collaborating with other teams and service lines within the firm. This individual will provide technical accounting, purchase accounting, and ASC 606, ASC 842, and other complex accounting standard expertise. They will also supervise, coach, and mentor Senior Associates/Consultants and Associates/Consultants

• Manage the delivery of financial advisory services ensuring high quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Lead and oversee project teams, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and collaboration among team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external parties, and provide them with strategic advice and solutions that meet their needs and expectations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, through opportunity augmentation and cross-selling across other E78 practices, and support E78’s business development initiatives, by leveraging their network, expertise, and reputation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback to junior staff, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where everyone can learn, grow, and deliver.
• Enhance E78’s reputation and brand by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and excellence in service delivery, and by adhering to the firm's policies and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 6-8 years of experience in financial consulting, advisory, or related services in a Big Four Audit, National Accounting, Management Consulting, or Professional Services firm and a proven track record of client delivery achievement, project management, and supervision.
• Candidates living near E78's corporate headquarters, in Oak Brook, IL, are required to work in the office 3-4 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex and large data sets.
• Proficient in financial modeling, valuation, and accounting principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with financial software, such as Power BI and Adaptive is a plus.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Compensation:

The base salary range is $130,000 - $160,000, plus bonus and will be based on experience.

If you are:

• A person who bets on yourself
• A finance, technology, or transaction advisory “athlete” who thinks differently and wants to disrupt the game and is tired of feeling undervalued by your current firm
• A senior leader obsessed with delivering value, fiercely competitive, and curious about reshaping our industry
• Running a boutique firm but ready to join forces with a team building something transformative
• Well-versed in private equity, mastering relationships between PE firms and portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle
• Want to build wealth, not just a paycheck

E78 is the place for you!

E78 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Name:

Please include your first and last name.

Email: @ Phone:

Please include your country code.

CV / Resume:

Eligibility: Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. ;

Accounting Advisory Manager (JN -032025-5439) Oak Brook, Illinois

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