Deals - Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) Associate - Summer/Fall 2026

PwC • Rosemont, IL

8d • $61,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. In capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC, you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisation’s value. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. The Opportunity As a Deals - Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) Associate, you will engage with clients to provide strategic guidance on complex accounting issues, including financial reporting and regulatory compliance. You will be part of a dynamic team that helps clients navigate the intricacies of capital markets transactions, offering insights and solutions that drive their business forward. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. In this role at PwC, you will be exposed to a fast-paced environment where adaptability and reliability are key. You will participate in project tasks, support senior staff, and engage in research to develop basic skills and knowledge. Your work will involve interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will uphold professional and technical standards, reinforcing the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. This is an opportunity to embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use challenges as opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
• Demonstrating skills in financial accounting and reporting
• Utilizing Alteryx for data automation and analysis
• Engaging in capital markets transactions and deal structures
• Participating in project management and coordination tasks
• Understanding regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
• Developing knowledge in revenue recognition and GAAP principles
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes

Responsibilities

• Supporting client engagements by contributing to the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Assisting in the execution of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and mergers
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting
• Utilizing Alteryx for automation and data analysis to streamline accounting processes
• Coordinating project management tasks to achieve timely completion of client deliverables
• Engaging in market analysis to provide insights for strategic decision-making
• Participating in the development of accounting policies and advisory services for clients
• Collaborating with teams to address complex technical accounting issues and regulatory reporting requirements
• Preparing carve-out financial statements for organizational restructuring and divestitures
• Contributing to transaction advisory services by supporting deal structures and financial modeling activities

Benefits

• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
• All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees