Senior M&A Transaction Services Associate

Riveron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveron in Chicago supports clients through the full transaction lifecycle with deep financial analysis and practical execution before and after deal close. We seek a transaction professional with 4+ years of M&A experience and strong Excel skills to contribute to buy- and sell-side engagements.

Earned knowledge in GAAP, risk assessment, and reporting while collaborating with senior teams. This full-time role offers diverse client exposure, mentoring opportunities, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant transaction experience, including EBITDA, net working capital, and cash flow analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with formulas such as SUMIF, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH.
• Strong client relationship development and execution in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to travel as required based on client location.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in participating in firm initiatives and community service.

Responsibilities

• Use GAAP knowledge to assist clients on financial, operational, and tax issues related to M&A.
• Conduct and review analyses for quality of earnings and net working capital on deals.
• Participate in executive interviews of target companies.
• Draft sections of reports and client-facing deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage workstreams and deadlines.
• Provide coaching to junior team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Job description

Riveron in Chicago supports clients through the full transaction lifecycle with deep financial analysis and practical execution before and after deal close. We seek a transaction professional with 4+ years of M&A experience and strong Excel skills to contribute to buy- and sell-side engagements.

Earned knowledge in GAAP, risk assessment, and reporting while collaborating with senior teams. This full-time role offers diverse client exposure, mentoring opportunities, and travel as needed.