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Deals - Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Associate

PwC

Chicago, ILFull-time$77–202K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$77–202K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Eligibility To Sit For CPA ExamBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Associate will provide strategic guidance on technical accounting and financial reporting for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transformations, advising clients on complex transaction structures, capital markets topics, and regulatory requirements while building client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial ModelingAnalytical ThinkingProject ManagementTechnical AccountingRegulatory ReportingMarket AnalysisBenchmarkingGAAPIFRSCapital Market TransactionsIPO ProcessDebt RaisingCritical Thinking

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree3 Years ExperienceEligibility to Sit for CPA ExamActive CPA License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Associate in Deals - Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services, you will provide strategic guidance on technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures, and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals and other transformational business events that may impact an organization's value. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward isn’t clear.

In this role, you will leverage your skills to analyze complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. You will uphold professional and technical standards, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. Within our Deals practice, you will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, using reflection to enhance strengths and address development areas. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact on client engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Providing strategic guidance on technical accounting and financial reporting issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and other business transformations

  • Advising clients on complex transaction structures and capital markets topics to maximize business value

  • Analyzing financial data to inform insights and recommendations for client engagements

  • Utilizing critical thinking to break down complex accounting concepts and develop solutions

  • Collaborating with clients to navigate complex transactions and regulatory reporting requirements

  • Developing and maintaining client relationships to understand and anticipate their needs

  • Leading project coordination and management efforts to deliver quality outcomes

  • Applying knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in advisory services

  • Engaging in capital market transactions, including Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and debt raising activities

  • Mentoring junior team members to enhance their skills and professional growth

What You Must Have

  • At least a Bachelor's degree

  • At least 3 years of experience

  • Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.

What Sets You Apart

  • Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Economics, Finance

  • At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license

  • Demonstrating proficiency in financial modeling and reporting

  • Utilizing analytical thinking to navigate complex capital market transactions

  • Excelling in project management within capital markets advisory services

  • Leveraging technical accounting skills for regulatory reporting and compliance

  • Developing insights through market analysis and benchmarking techniques

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

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