Performance Improvement Associate

E78; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 seeks a Performance Improvement Associate to perform client work and develop expertise in advisory services. The role requires a relevant degree and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Join a growing firm that values entrepreneurial spirit and provides opportunities for significant impact and personal growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in financial modeling and valuation.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle complex and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, modeling, and valuation under senior associate guidance.
• Assist with audit preparation and due diligence.
• Initiate reports and presentations to communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Adaptive

Job description

Join to apply for the Performance Improvement Associate role at E78

Join to apply for the Performance Improvement Associate role at E78

This range is provided by E78. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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 Associate is responsible for performing client work and developing expertise in a specific area of E78 Advisory Services. The Associate will work closely with the practice and collaborate with other team members across different service lines.

• Learn to perform financial analysis, modeling, valuation, diligence, and research on various projects and transactions under the direction of the senior associate.
• Assist the senior associate with audit preparation, transaction due diligence, and other accounting standards.
• Initiate reports, presentations, and proposals that communicate key findings, recommendations, and risks to internal and external stakeholders for the senior associate to review

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis 3-4 days a week in our Oak Brook office.

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 $80,000 - $110,000, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance

• Industries

  Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at E78 by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Performance Improvement Specialist” roles.

Performance Improvement Analytics Associate, Healthcare-Workforce

Performance Improvement Operations Consulting Manager

Performance Improvement Operations Senior Consultant

Chicago, IL $84,500.00-$157,600.00 1 week ago

Consulting Associate - Healthcare, Performance Improvement

Chicago Business Performance Improvement Intern - 2026

Data and Continuous Quality Improvement Director

Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement - Revenue Cycle

Private Equity Performance Improvement Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager, Member Engagement Contact Center (Remote)

Global Standards, Requirements and Performance Improvement Sr. Mgr. - WWAL - Global FS & QS

Private Equity Performance Improvement Operations Senior Consultant

Chicago, IL $84,500.00-$157,600.00 20 hours ago

Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist

Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist

Performance Improvement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Consultant Manager

Performance Improvement Coordinator - RN

Chicago, IL $66,900.00-$78,700.00 2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$130,000.00 3 days ago

CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR - REGISTERED NURSE

Chicago, IL $66,297.00-$81,766.00 2 months ago

CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR - REGISTERED NURSE

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.