Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Services

Join Sikich as a Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory Services in Chicago, Illinois and work on financial due diligence, risk analysis, and client meetings. The role involves multiple projects, travel, and collaboration with top-level management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 4+ years of public accounting experience, and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, M&A process, and market.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.