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Business Advisory Manager – Transactions

Schneider Downs
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Advisory Manager – Transactions position at Schneider Downs?

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

As a Business Advisory Manager – Transactions, you will be part of a team that is committed to assisting clients with critical business decisions by applying our insights, providing innovative solutions, and leveraging our experience in each unique situation. You will provide the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist privately held companies, public companies, investors, private equity firms and lenders in organizing and completing both buy-side, sell-side and quality of earnings due diligence reviews. Our team provides important insights to our clients in order to make critical decisions through innovation, embedded cutting-edge and sophisticated data analytics tools utilized throughout the engagement process.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/2c84x2tf

Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office.

What You’ll Do


  • Assist with the execution of financial and operational due diligence for clients, including transaction-oriented accounting and reporting assistance for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and management buyouts
  • Participate in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to acquire and assess important information for financial analysis
  • Prepare and assist the team in the preparation of detailed financial analysis to assist clients evaluating acquisition decisions and financing requirements
  • Develop and review financial forecasts
  • Analyze financial statements to determine sustainability of performance
  • Prepare proposals and engagement letters
  • Organize varying projects against deadlines and manage time effectively
  • Interact with the other practice areas of the firm, including audit, tax and other consulting practices
  • Participate on valuation, forensic and investigative projects, as needed
  • Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc.


What You’ll Need


  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting is required
  • Minimum of five years of experience with Audit, Consulting and/or Transactions is required
  • CPA license is required
  • Excellent analytical, research and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong judgment, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Travel may be required on occasion
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment


WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST


  • Competitive compensation
  • Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
  • 20 days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
  • Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
  • Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
  • 401(k) plans and profit sharing
  • CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance


A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.

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