Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory - Buy-Side DD

CohnReznick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Learning & development

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

CohnReznick in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate to join Transaction Advisory Services, supporting buy-side and sell-side due diligence for diverse industries while interacting with clients and cross-functional teams. The requirements include a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, strong Excel/PowerPoint, CPA preferred, and 2+ years in audit or TAS, with travel as needed.

We offer a Total Rewards package with generous PTO, parental leave, learning opportunities, and volunteer time off in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• CPA and other relevant professional certifications preferred.
• Strong current knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services, or mergers and acquisitions.
• 2+ years of audit and/or transaction advisory experience within various industries.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel out-of-town to clients as required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause determination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented environment.
• Action-oriented, decisive approach to work required, with the willingness to take a hands-on role to ensure the deliverables are met on time.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key player in buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements from both private equity and strategic corporate buyers.
• Analyze historical financial statements and evaluate operational trends to identify sustainable earnings for a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, high-technology, and healthcare.
• Coordinate with team and management regarding client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines.
• Effectively write and communicate engagement reports and deliverables to client management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA or equivalent certifications preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CohnReznick in Chicago is seeking a Senior Associate to join Transaction Advisory Services, supporting buy-side and sell-side due diligence for diverse industries while interacting with clients and cross-functional teams. The requirements include a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, strong Excel/PowerPoint, CPA preferred, and 2+ years in audit or TAS, with travel as needed.

We offer a Total Rewards package with generous PTO, parental leave, learning opportunities, and volunteer time off in a