Transaction Advisory Services - Manager

Transaction Advisory Services – Manager

Join Cohn Reznick’s Transaction Advisory Services practice in Chicago. As the firm grows, we’re expanding career opportunities in advisory, assurance, and tax. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and a focus on improving performance, managing risk, and maximizing value for clients.

YOUR ROLE

In this role, you will be a key player in buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence engagements for private‑equity and strategic corporate buyers. You’ll analyze financial statements, evaluate operational trends, coordinate client expectations, and write engagement reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a key player in buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence engagements from both private equity and strategic corporate buyers
• Analyze historical financial statements and evaluate operational trends to identify sustainable earnings for a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, high‑technology, and healthcare
• Coordinate with team and management regarding client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines
• Effectively write and communicate engagement reports and deliverables to client management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• CPA and other relevant professional certifications preferred
• Strong current knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services, or mergers and acquisitions
• 5+ years of audit and/or transaction advisory experience within various industries
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel out‑of‑town to clients as required
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause determination skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team‑oriented environment
• Action‑oriented, decisive approach to work with a willingness to take a hands‑on role to ensure deliverables are met on time

BENEFITS & REWARDS

Cohn Reznick offers a robust Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, flexible work arrangements, expanded parental leave, extensive learning and development opportunities, and paid time off for volunteering.

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Cohn Reznick is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, see the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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