Manager- Transaction Advisory Services

Sikich•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through varied perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon! Are you ready to grow with us? What will you do in this role? Lead day-to-day operations including managing a team through: Drafting request lists and managing client communications regarding requested items Managing the creation of databooks Preparing materials for management meetings Drafting adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net working capital, and debt and debt-like tables Communicate with senior managers, directors, and principals on a regular basis Develop associates and senior associates by coaching and providing real-time feedback Comfortable prioritizing and working on multiple tasks including client work and internal initiatives

Requirements

5+ years of experience in transaction advisory or audit
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting
CPA certification or strong knowledge of US GAAP
Project management experience
Calibrate style to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

Nice To Haves

Capacity to understand an entity through analyzing financial statements and creating analyses
Ability to identify and deploy analytical tools to solve problems
Desire to build strong relationships
Comfortable with ambiguity
Ability to induce structure on disorderly situations
Experience developing through on the job coaching and creating resources

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations including managing a team through:
Drafting request lists and managing client communications regarding requested items
Managing the creation of databooks
Preparing materials for management meetings
Drafting adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net working capital, and debt and debt-like tables
Communicate with senior managers, directors, and principals on a regular basis
Develop associates and senior associates by coaching and providing real-time feedback
Comfortable prioritizing and working on multiple tasks including client work and internal initiatives

Benefits

Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy . We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
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.