Transaction Advisory Senior Associate

Mowery & Schoenfeld LLC•Lincolnshire, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mowery & Schoenfeld is seeking an ambitious and curious accounting professional with a drive to problem solve, ongoing learning, and exemplary client service. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and a mix of public and corporate accounting experience with an interest in the transaction advisory space. Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC is an accounting, advisory, and IT services firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, with satellite offices in the Chicago Loop, Downtown Miami, and the Philippines. The organization focuses on providing personalized service to each client, building lasting and trusted relationships. Comprised of 20 partners and over 200 total employees, Mowery & Schoenfeld ranks among the top ten firms in Illinois and has been recognized as one of the largest accounting firms in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. The firm prioritizes a supportive culture focused on growth, having been named a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today, a Best Firms for Women by Accounting Today, and a Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mowery & Schoenfeld offers comprehensive tax, assurance, transaction advisory, outsourced accounting, wealth management, international onboarding, business advisory services, and managed IT services through its partnership with Xamin, Inc. Through its M&S Cares program, the firm emphasizes community involvement and has received the Illinois CPA Society's Time and Talent Public Service Volunteerism Award. Mowery & Schoenfeld is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline
3+ years of relevant work experience at a senior level in accounting or finance, preferably experience in audit or advisory with a public accounting firm
Variety of experience seeing accounting engagements from start to finish
CPA Certification (obtained or in progress required)
A basic understanding of the M&A process with a desire to learn more
Strong written communication ability
Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Ability to work independently
Strong understanding of GAAP
Ability to problem solve and see the whole picture of an engagement

Nice To Haves

CFA or CMA designation

Responsibilities

Conducting financial due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions as well as search funds
Communicate effectively with clients, target company management, investment bankers, and other client advisors on a transaction