Manager, Transaction Services. Cleveland LilyLifestyle

What You'll Do

As a Manager on our Transaction Services (TS) team, you'll lead financial due diligence engagements for middle‑market private equity firms, corporate buyers, and closely held businesses. You'll serve as a primary client contact, guide engagement teams through complex transactions, and play a key role in developing talent and supporting the continued growth of our Transaction Services practice.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong audit foundation who wants to apply their accounting knowledge in a deal‑driven, client‑facing environment without the limitations often found at larger firms. At Cohen & Co, we put people first and foster a culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and real‑world learning.

• Lead buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence engagements, including quality of earnings, working capital, and cash flow analyses.
• Review and evaluate complex financial information to identify key transaction risks and opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation and review of transaction reports and client deliverables.
• Apply advanced technical accounting knowledge to address transaction‑related issues and conclusions.

• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day client contact throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to private equity, corporate, and owner‑operator clients.
• Manage interactions with target company management, advisors, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, credibility, and professionalism.

• Review complex analyses and work papers prepared by the engagement team.
• Ensure appropriate application of U.S. GAAP and transaction‑related accounting guidance.
• Provide technical coaching and feedback to senior associates and associates.
• Identify transaction issues early and develop practical, client‑focused solutions.

• Supervise, coach, and develop senior associates and associates within the TS team.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture within a pod‑based structure.
• Provide real‑time feedback, performance guidance, and career development support.
• Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, and client service excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting transaction services or financial due diligence.
• Demonstrated transaction services experience required; audit‑only backgrounds not sufficient.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong leadership, project management, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements, U.S. GAAP, and transaction accounting concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in complex, client‑facing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while mentoring and developing others.

• Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL
• Hybrid work environment

Estimated Base Range: $80,*

* Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.

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