Transaction Advisory Services Senior Manager

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CBIZ's National Transaction Advisory Services, part of CBIZ Private Equity Advisory, is a leading national provider of financial due diligence to middle market private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.

Our team of M&A professionals has deep experience helping our clients make well-informed decisions that have a big impact on their investments. Our business has scaled rapidly in recent years, with sustained year-over-year growth and a clear trajectory for continued expansion. Our people and culture are truly what differentiate us in the market. We aren't just another FDD practice. We invest heavily in our people and processes and operate differently from traditional advisory models:

• Team members operate in a fully remote model across the continental U.S.
• You will develop collaborative, lasting professional and personal relationships with clients regardless of your level.
• You will receive meaningful support and coaching from firm leadership focused on accelerating your development.
• You will gain exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and transaction types.
• You will work in a performance-driven environment where individual contributions materially influence outcomes on our team and with our clients.
• We offer market-leading compensation and a consistent track record of maximum bonus payout, reflecting the stability and performance of our business.
• Advancement is merit-based, with promotion timelines driven by performance, judgment, and readiness rather than tenure our merit-based promotions provide a significant opportunity to accelerate your career trajectory.
• Our unique business model is designed to provide both autonomy and consistency in schedule from week-to-week allowing our people to better plan their work activities and personal lives. Business travel requirements are minimal.
• We are intentional about career sustainability and recognize that long-term performance requires balance. We understand that professional opportunities and advancement are important to you, but that time for family, friends and personal pursuits are essential to your life and overall fulfillment. Making sure that team members have flexibility at work, opportunities to enjoy evenings and weekends and to truly disconnect for holidays and time off is critical to each team member's professional engagement and personal well-being.

If you are seeking a high-caliber, rapidly scaling advisory platform with rigorous standards, broad responsibility, and meaningful client impact where you can be your whole self, advance your skills and deepen your experiences, then consider joining our National Transaction Advisory Services team.

Our team focuses on providing both buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence to private equity sponsors and companies across a variety of industries located throughout the U.S. You will perform in-depth financial and business analysis and advise clients on how to maximize opportunities and minimize risks related to mergers and acquisitions. Your analyses will directly inform recommendations related to valuation, deal structure, and key transaction risks. This role is demanding and fast-paced, suited for professionals who thrive in high-expectation environments and value strong support, team camaraderie, and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and oversee multiple financial due diligence engagements simultaneously, demonstrating ownership over the completeness and accuracy of our high-quality client deliverables.
• Serve as the face of the team with clients and advisors, leading client relationships with confidence and instilling trust through strong communication, proactive issue identification, and sound judgement.
• Lead detailed review of team analyses and workpapers, while managing engagement timelines, workflows, and internal quality control processes.
• Exercise advanced technical and transaction judgement on complex, deal-specific issues, guiding teams through high-risk or complex areas of diligence.
• Lead presentation of key financial diligence findings, risks, and implications to clients and deal stakeholders, ensuring clarity, judgement and alignment with transaction objectives.
• Develop and coach junior team members through clear direction, feedback, and guidance on both technical and professional skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Master's degree in accounting or MBA (with an accounting undergraduate degree)
• A preferred minimum of 3-5 years of financial audit experience (preferably with a top ten public accounting firm), investment banking, financial due diligence, corporate finance, financial consulting or other M&A experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the transaction advisory services practice of a top ten national accounting firm and a minimum of 1 year in the role of Senior Manager within that practice.
• Team player with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong working knowledge of other MS Office applications
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced and unconventional work environment are essential
• Possess an uncommon drive and entrepreneurial spirit

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7 years of experience in related field
• 5 years supervisory
• Must have and preserve required licenses
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally