What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory
Posting Title
Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory
Ref #
2236489
Date Published
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Country
United States
Job Category
Transaction Advisory
Advertised Location
US-IL-Chicago
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
The Transaction Advisory team delivers critical insights and support for clients navigating business acquisitions and sales. With deep middle-market expertise and national resources, they provide tailored due diligence services that uncover opportunities, assess risks, and highlight areas for improvement. Serving private equity groups and corporations, the team offers buy-side and sell-side due diligence, tax due diligence, and transaction structuring-ensuring clients are well-informed and positioned for successful outcomes.
What You Will Do:
- Perform buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for private equity groups and corporate clients
- Analyze financial and operational results of target companies and prepare quality of earnings reports
- Evaluate financial information, identifying diligence issues/opportunities, and recommending post-acquisition actions
- Research and analyze industry standards, trends, and target companies
- Work closely with client executives, investment bankers, private equity investors, attorneys, or other stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in audit or transaction services from a large public accounting or consulting firm
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience in audit or transaction services from a large public accounting or consulting firm
- Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
- Masters Degree in Accountancy
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Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 91600
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 152600
FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.