Senior Consultant, Transaction Advisory

Armanino; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino in Chicago is seeking finance professionals to join our Transaction Advisory Services team. You will conduct financial due diligence, prepare QOE reports, and analyze working capital trends for acquisitions and divestitures.

You will lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver clear, value-driven insights. A BS in accounting or finance and at least two years in public accounting are required; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' public accounting or operational accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Financial Due Diligence and Quality of Earnings reports.
• Review balance sheets and analyze working capital trends.
• Prepare financial statements for acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Our Transaction Advisory Services practice focuses on the financial and tax due diligence pertaining to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. We are a national team that works with strategic private and public companies as well as private equity, across many industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues to serve clients in the areas of financial due diligence, in collaboration with tax and advisory diligence.
• Conduct Financial Due Diligence, including preparation of Quality of Earnings reports and balance sheet reviews related to working capital analysis.
• Prepare financial statements, typically in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc.
• Assist the Manager with buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing financial and business due diligence assistance to companies and private equity investors with a focus on private equity deals and helping advisors reach a successful transaction outcome.
• Analyze target company data to identify historical and projected financial and operating trends, quality of earnings and working capital considerations, and potential liabilities and risks which impact the valuation and negotiation with the target company.
• Create and design tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key issues such as normalized earnings, valuation model input assumptions, achievability of management’s budget, and indebtedness considerations.
• Lead and manage projects while coordinating directly with clients.
• Supervise and mentor staff or make timely and effective performance feedback and training.

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or another Business-related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a public accounting firm and operational accounting role, but new hires with strong college results, work history or active in extracurricular activities will also be considered
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP

Preferred Qualifications

CPA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

Salary and Compensation

For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $88,900 - $133,900.

For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $97,800 - $147,300.

For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $102,200 - $154,000.

Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.

Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Harassment Policy

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Requisition & Submission Policy

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Fair Chance Employment

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Consumer Notice

To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/

We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. We are a nationwide leader serving privately held companies and private individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities.