Deals - CMAAS Project Management Advisory - Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a Deals - CMAAS Project Management Advisory Manager, you will lead client service work within PwC’s Advisory practice, focusing on capital markets accounting advisory services that support transactions, divestitures, restructurings, and other transformative business events. You will manage workstreams requiring technical accounting insight, financial reporting knowledge, and project leadership, guiding teams through complex transaction timelines and deliverables. You will motivate, develop, and coach team members, oversee performance, and use sound judgment to advance work while upholding integrity and PwC’s quality expectations. The role supports clients on deal-related accounting advisory matters, coordinates multiple priorities, and translates technical issues into clear, practical deliverables for stakeholders. Travel may be required up to 60%.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Current pursuit of or an active Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent, such as Chartered Accountant.
Preference for study in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
Demonstrated project coordination across multiple workstreams.
Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables for client engagements.
Experience applying project management frameworks to transaction advisory work.
Experience utilizing PMO development methods in complex deal programs.
Experience supporting financial reporting and technical accounting discussions.
Experience mentoring junior team members through review and feedback.

Responsibilities

Lead project management advisory workstreams for capital markets accounting and transaction services engagements.
Coordinate planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery activities across multiple client projects.
Review project status, milestones, dependencies, and issues to keep work on schedule.
Develop project plans, governance routines, and reporting frameworks for transaction-related initiatives.
Manage resources, timelines, and deliverables across teams supporting mergers, divestitures, and other transformational events.
Apply project management frameworks and PMO methods to organize work and track progress.
Interpret accounting and financial reporting objectives to align project activities with client needs.
Identify delivery risks, escalation points, and process gaps, and recommend practical actions.
Guide team members through complex assignments and review work for accuracy and completeness.
Build client relationships and coordinate across finance, accounting, and deal advisory stakeholders.
Motivate, develop, and coach team members; oversee performance.