- Pay
- $110–115k
- Where
- Edison Park, IL, United States
- Level
- Senior
A leading financial advisory and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Chicago-area team. This opportunity is ideal for a finance or accounting professional with 3+ years of experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, audit, or a related financial consulting environment.
The Senior Associate will work on complex client engagements involving financial analysis, transaction advisory, and financial modeling. We are particularly interested in candidates coming from Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) or professionals who began their careers in audit and transitioned into transaction-related work.
Responsibilities
Build, analyze, and maintain detailed financial models
Perform financial statement and transaction-related analysis
Support transaction advisory and financial due diligence engagements
Analyze historical and projected financial performance
Identify key financial trends, risks, and business drivers
Assist with Quality of Earnings and other transaction-related analyses
Work directly with senior team members and client management
Prepare clear, concise financial analyses and client deliverables
Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Qualifications
3+ years of relevant professional experience
Background in Transaction Advisory Services, Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence, Audit, Deal Advisory, or related financial consulting
Strong financial modeling skills
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize complex financial information and communicate findings clearly
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
CPA or progress toward a CPA is a plus
Candidates coming from national or large public accounting/advisory firms are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000–$115,000
Bonus: Target opportunity of up to approximately 30%
Location
Chicago / Chicago Suburbs/ Edison Park / Park Ridge
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or transaction advisory professional looking to expand beyond traditional audit or due diligence work and gain broader exposure to sophisticated financial advisory and modeling engagements.