Transaction Advisory Manager - Hybrid & Fast-Track Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401K profit sharing

Discretionary performance-based annual

Paid Parental leave

Volunteer time

CPA exam incentives

Team lunches

Job summary

Miller Cooper is seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Manager to join our growing team in Deerfield, IL. This role focuses on planning buy-side and sell-side engagements, conducting financial due diligence, and advising on EBITDA adjustments for middle-market clients.

With over 105 years in Chicagoland, Miller Cooper offers mentorship, accelerated career growth, and a collaborative, flexible hybrid work environment across Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove offices.

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.
• Previous experience supervising and mentoring staff in a manager level role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS and the 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.

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 analyzing and discussing EBITDA adjustments, historical and projected financial trends, and ratios.
• Consult on financial statement information (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and other reports) and provide recommendations in the context of valuation and deal structuring alternatives.
• Review all workpapers and due diligence reports.
• Actively mentor staff and seniors during engagements and support their learning and overall career progression.
• Build trust and a personal connection with owners/decision makers in addition to the accounting team, learn about clients outside of their business.
• Recognize opportunities to increase the level and types of services to clients.
• Other duties as assigned, such as special projects, including other agreed upon procedures set forth by clients.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

CPA license preferred

6+ years in quality of earnings/attest

Staff mentoring

Client service mindset

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting

Job description

Miller Cooper is seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Manager to join our growing team in Deerfield, IL. This role focuses on planning buy-side and sell-side engagements, conducting financial due diligence, and advising on EBITDA adjustments for middle-market clients.

With over 105 years in Chicagoland, Miller Cooper offers mentorship, accelerated career growth, and a collaborative, flexible hybrid work environment across Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove offices.