Strategic M&A Financial Due Diligence Lead

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Chicago seeks a Deals - Financial Due Diligence Manager to provide strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You will lead deal teams, ensure quality deliverables, and coach junior staff while upholding PwC standards.

The role emphasizes ownership of planning, budgeting, execution, and completion, with a focus on leadership, innovation, and client value creation in complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Active CPA License, CFA, Chartered Accountant or MBA required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information to assess quality of earnings, assets, and cash flows in client transactions.
• Lead teams in conducting financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Develop strategic advice and business diligence services to maximize client value in deals.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion to meet client expectations.
• Mentor team members to enhance their skills and encourage growth beyond comfort zones.
• Review work to deepen team members' skills and knowledge in financial analysis.
• Address conflicts and engage with stakeholders while upholding PwC's code of conduct.
• Utilize financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for profitable growth and optimize business performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial due diligence

Team mentoring

Financial modeling

M&A strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA License

CFA

Chartered Accountant

MBA

Job description

PwC in Chicago seeks a Deals - Financial Due Diligence Manager to provide strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You will lead deal teams, ensure quality deliverables, and coach junior staff while upholding PwC standards.

The role emphasizes ownership of planning, budgeting, execution, and completion, with a focus on leadership, innovation, and client value creation in complex transactions.