Senior Associate, Transaction Strategy (Finance)

KPMG•Chicago, IL

43d

About The Position

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Transaction Strategy (Finance) to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience providing accounting and management consulting services to corporate and/or private equity clients as part of a major consulting/advisory firm or applicable corporate experience; experience to include participating on project teams and collaborating with other team members
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field; licensed CPA or MBA a plus
Experience in some part of the deal lifecycle from pre-signing to post-close operations; must have experience assisting with M&A transactions Proven track record with project management, process analysis, process redesign, financial systems, analytics, or financial analysis required. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential
Understand the finance and accounting function of large complex organizations
Experience with one or more F&A sub-functions including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit is preferred
Solid experience with transition service agreements (TSAs), charts of accounts, shared services and Day 1 readiness is preferred
Willingness and ability to travel
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Responsibilities

Assist with delivering client engagements for corporate and private equity clients with significant transactions including acquisitions and divestitures with operational focus on the finance & accounting function
Work with KPMGs M&A Services teams on F&A engagements and/or work streams, focusing on full range of finance and accounting activities at the clients
Collaborate with KPMG teams including financial due diligence, accounting advisory services, transaction tax, management consulting financial management, enterprise system, risk consulting and treasury services
Assist with selling, and delivering client engagements for corporate and private equity groups with significant transactions including acquisitions and divestitures with operational focus on the finance & accounting function

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

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