Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory

Description & Requirements

The Transaction Advisory team delivers critical insights and support for clients navigating business acquisitions and sales. With deep middle‑market expertise and national resources, they provide tailored due diligence services that uncover opportunities, assess risks, and highlight areas for improvement. Serving private equity groups and corporations, the team offers buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence, tax due diligence, and transaction structuring, ensuring clients are well‑informed and positioned for successful outcomes.

• Perform buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients
• Analyze financial and operational results of target companies and prepare quality of earnings reports
• Evaluate financial information, identifying diligence issues or opportunities, and recommending post‑acquisition actions
• Research and analyze industry standards, trends, and target companies
• Work closely with client executives, investment bankers, private equity investors, attorneys, or other stakeholders

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in audit or transaction services from a large public accounting or consulting firm

• Three (3) years of relevant work experience in audit or transaction services from a large public accounting or consulting firm
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
• Master's Degree in Accountancy

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

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Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non‑exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and a half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility‑based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(k), bonuses, profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave.

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IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 91600

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 152600