Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services

Company: Kroll
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our clients clarity"-- - -not just answers"-- - -in all areas of business. We embrace diverse backgrounds and global perspectives, and we cultivate diversity by respecting, including, and valuing one another. As part of One team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel.Kroll' Transaction Advisory Services practice provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing.To complement its existing Transaction Advisory Services offering, Kroll is continuing to grow its Transaction Structuring and Accounting practice. This team provides commercially focused accounting advice across the entire deal continuum, from transaction origination through to post deal optimization. This team designs optimal transaction structures, provides complex accounting advice and helps groups navigate change.At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients' most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.RESPONSIBILITIES:This team is in a "-- -high growth' phase and presents unmatched benefits and challenges:Working on high-profile global transactionsReal opportunity for accelerated progression in an environment of meritocracyOpportunity to test your mental agility and abilityWorking in a collaborative and supportive team with support from experienced senior members of the teamClient-facing work across every level in the teamGlobal footprint for our engagementsKey role in shaping and driving the growth of the teamFlexible and performance-based reward structure that is based on a "one-firm"-- - approachWe are seeking a high-calibre individual looking to build on their current technical knowledge and commercial experience to work on diverse and demanding transactions. This position is based in our New York City office, however, it is currently fully remote, and we are open to other locations within the U.S.Help identify efficient and effective solutions to technical accounting and transaction issues and deliver these solutions to our clientsWork on a collaborative basis across our practice to support with the creation of relevant and insightful thought leadership through publications, external seminars and industry groupsTo build and maintain a network of key relationships both internally and externallyConsistently deliver excellent client serviceContribute on a proactive basis to the leadership and direction of our group by designing and executing specific components of our market strategyREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related discipline preferredCPA qualified (US CPA strongly preferred), gained in a top tier accounting firm and/or internationally recognized investment bankUS GAAP technical accounting experienceExperience in ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 842 and mention an ability to write technical memorandumsKey interest in M&A advisory; accounting and financial due diligence; purchase price allocations; advising on sale and purchase agreements; and M&A disputesStrong interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skillsHigh proficiency in the use Microsoft Office, with focus on Excel, PowerPoint and Word.Ability to understand the problems and issues in achieving the required client outcomes and to be able to research the potential solutions autonomously and through consultation with colleaguesExcellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communitiesExperience working with diverse teamsIn order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via .Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

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