Senior Associate: Buy/Sell Due Diligence Lead

Forvis-Mazars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Transaction Advisory professional to perform buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients in the Chicago area. You will analyze target companies, prepare earnings reports, and advise on post-acquisition actions with senior stakeholders.

The role requires at least two years of relevant experience in audit or transaction services; a CPA license is preferred, and a Masters in Accountancy is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or finance or related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience in audit or transaction services at a large public firm.
• Preferred: three years of relevant work experience in audit or transaction services.
• Current CPA license and a Masters in Accountancy are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients.
• Analyze financial and operational results of target companies and prepare quality of earnings reports.
• Evaluate financial information, identify diligence issues and opportunities, and recommend post-acquisition actions.
• Research industry standards and trends and analyze target companies.
• Collaborate with client executives, investment bankers, private equity investors, and attorneys.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field

Masters Degree in Accountancy

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Transaction Advisory professional to perform buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients in the Chicago area. You will analyze target companies, prepare earnings reports, and advise on post-acquisition actions with senior stakeholders.

The role requires at least two years of relevant experience in audit or transaction services; a CPA license is preferred, and a Masters in Accountancy is a plus.