Transaction Advisory Manager: Fast-Track Growth & Impact

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

401K match

Bonuses

Parental leave

Volunteer time

CPA incentives

Team lunches

Employee groups

Job summary

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Manager to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements and financial due diligence for middle-market clients in Chicagoland.

You will mentor staff, manage all engagement aspects, and advise on financial statements and deal structuring. Join a 105-year-old firm with a culture of collaboration, flexible hybrid work locations in Chicago, Deerfield, or Downers Grove, and accelerated career growth with mentorship and ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA license preferred.
• 6+ years of direct experience with quality of earnings, attestation, and audit engagements in a consulting environment.
• Previous experience supervising and mentoring staff in a manager level role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS and Uniform Guidance.
• Passion for client service and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Daily access to reliable transportation to travel to and from client locations and our office locations.
• Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements and financial due diligence on middle market companies (average deals are $25-$100 million).
• Manage all aspects of engagement, including EBITDA adjustments, historical and projected financial trends, and ratios.
• Consult on financial statements and provide recommendations in valuation and deal structuring.
• Review all workpapers and due diligence reports.
• Actively mentor staff and seniors during engagements and support their learning and career progression.
• Build trust and a personal connection with owners/decision makers and the accounting team.
• Recognize opportunities to increase the level and types of services to clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned or special projects requested by clients.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Communication

Teamwork

Client service

Financial due diligence

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Manager to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements and financial due diligence for middle-market clients in Chicagoland.

You will mentor staff, manage all engagement aspects, and advise on financial statements and deal structuring. Join a 105-year-old firm with a culture of collaboration, flexible hybrid work locations in Chicago, Deerfield, or Downers Grove, and accelerated career growth with mentorship and ongoing learning