Manager – Transaction Advisory Services

77 consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants in Chicago is seeking a Manager in Transaction Advisory to lead financial due diligence engagements and mentor junior staff. This role is ideal for candidates with 5-8 years of experience in public accounting or advisory services, particularly those with expertise in M&A transactions. The position offers a significant opportunity to engage directly with clients and contribute to middle-market transactions while focusing on key risks and opportunities during analyses.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant credential required.
• 5-8 years of experience in public accounting or transaction advisory.
• Proficient in financial due diligence activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence engagements for acquisitions.
• Analyze earnings quality, working capital trends, and cash flow performance.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.

Skills

Financial due diligence

Quality of earnings analysis

Excel

Financial modeling

M&A transactions

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

Education

United States Certified Public Accountant

Job description

This position is well-suited for professionals seeking to advance their careers in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and advisory services within a mid-market focused firm.

As a Manager in Transaction Advisory, you will be responsible for leading financial due diligence engagements pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising efforts. This role entails the analysis of earnings quality, working capital trends, and cash flow performance, while also identifying key risks and opportunities for buyers and investors.

In this capacity, you will collaborate directly with private equity groups, corporate acquirers, and business owners, thereby playing a prominent role in the execution of transactions.

The position further encompasses mentoring junior staff, managing client relationships, and participating in business development initiatives.

This presents a compelling opportunity for candidates hailing from Big 4 or mid-tier transaction advisory teams who seek increased client interaction, leadership responsibilities, and exposure to middle-market transactions.

Qualifications

• United States Certified Public Accountant (required)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in public accounting or transaction advisory
• Proficient in financial due diligence
• Expertise in quality of earnings analysis
• Strong skills in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience in M&A transactions
• Excellent client-facing communication abilities
• Proven team leadership experience