Senior Associate

Prairie Capital Advisors is an employee-owned financial advisory firm that specializes in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide. Our core values-Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Passion-form the foundation of our business. As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture - but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you.

When you are passionate about your work and those you work with, it shows.

Since our founding in 1996, we have led hundreds of sales, mergers, acquisitions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans ("ESOPs"), and financing transactions for our clients. Through our services, we maintain a nationally recognized level of expertise, backed by deep transaction experience, proactive thought leadership, and ongoing market research. Find out more at

Our ESOP Valuation and Opinions practice is nationally recognized for its depth of expertise, analytical approach, and thought leadership. Due to growth, we are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join us in our Chicago, IL (Loop) office. Senior Associates are responsible for providing project support and managing valuation engagements with high exposure to clients and partners, and developing team members.

Our employee-owners enjoy a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

• Providing project support to Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managing Directors on valuation and advisory projects (Opinions and Consultancy)
• Manage valuation engagements to support the ESOP Valuation practice, providing oversight of analyst staff
• Conducting and overseeing valuation modeling, analysis, and research
• Prepare client deliverables including valuation reports and advisory presentations
• Significant time spent coaching, teaching and overseeing the work of analysts and interns
• Assist in client and partner meetings, presenting deliverables and justifying analysis to ESOP trustees and boards
• Manage document collection, retention, and workflow of information
• Opportunity for active participation in internal initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics; MBA or relevant advanced degree or certification (CPA, CFA) preferred.
• One
  - Two years of previous experience as an Associate, or similar role in another organization
• Five
  - Seven years of previous valuation and/or similar work experience
• Deep understanding and application of valuation theory and corporate finance
• Confidently presents difficult information and/or explains the "why" of the numbers in our models
• Effectively structure deliverables and presentations to provide the most relevant information to clients, trustees or business partners
• Strong project management skills including document retention, team member coordination
• Ability to build a relationship with clients and partners
• Focus on transfer of knowledge to team members

At Prairie Capital Advisors, we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment that promotes the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you live a happy and healthy life inside and outside the office. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Comprehensive coverage to meet your healthcare needs. We currently offer three different Medical plans to choose from (one PPO plan and two different HDHP with an option of contributing towards an HSA). We also offer one dental and one vision plan.
• Short and Long-Term Disability…