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Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Services

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Sikich
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance
  • Business
    Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Senior Associate
- Transaction Advisory Services (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Senior Associate will:

What will you do in this role?
  • Perform (as part of a team) financial due diligence for clients acquiring businesses
  • Identify & analyze business & financial risks & opportunities while advising both strategic & private equity buyers & sellers on alternative strategies for acquisition, disposition, & restructuring of businesses
  • Aggregate, manipulate, & analyze target company data to identify historical & projected financial & operating trends, quality of earnings, & working capital considerations
  • Work on multiple projects of varying size & complexity
  • Participate in client meetings & site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysis
  • Travel as needed to various client sites, domestic or international
What do you need to succeed in this role?
  • Bachelor's degree (Accounting) or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years' public accounting experience, preferably within a transaction advisory role, CPA preferred
  • Exceptional professional communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients including C-level executives
  • Strong current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, familiarity of the M&A process and market, prior experience or familiarity in transaction advisory, private equity, or investment banking, and strong project management skills
In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:
  • Servant Leader
    - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
  • Solutions Focused
    - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
  • Collaboration
    - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
  • Instills Trust
    - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
  • Impact & Influence Thinking
    - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.
About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:
  • Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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