Job Opening for Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services in Kroll (Chicago, IL 60695)

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.

We are seeking a high-caliber individual looking to build on their current technical knowledge and commercial experience to take on a leadership role within this team. The individual will be responsible for driving the growth an existing book of work with a clear career progression path to Director and on to Managing Director on an accelerated basis.

This team is in a ‘high growth’ phase and presents unmatched benefits and challenges:

Working on high-profile global transactions

Real opportunity for accelerated progression in an environment of meritocracy

Opportunity to test your mental agility and ability

Working in a collaborative and supportive team with support from experienced senior members of the team

Client-facing work across every level in the team

Global footprint for our engagements

Key role in shaping and driving the growth of the team

Flexible and performance-based reward structure that is based on a “one-firm” approach

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:

Help identify efficient and effective solutions to technical accounting and transaction issues and deliver these solutions to our clients

Work on a collaborative basis across our practice to support with the creation of relevant and insightful thought leadership through publications, external seminars and industry groups

To build and maintain a network of key relationships both internally and externally

Consistently deliver excellent client service

Contribute on a proactive basis to the leadership and direction of our group by designing and executing specific components of our market strategy

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 colleagues

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related discipline

CPA required

US GAAP technical accounting experience (in particular ASC 805, ASC 606 and ASC 842)

5+ years of accounting work experience

Public accounting experience

Experience in writing technical accounting memorandums preferred

Key interest in M&A advisory; accounting due diligence; purchase price allocations; advising on sale and purchase agreements; and M&A disputes

Strong interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills

High proficiency in the use Microsoft Office, with focus on Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities

Experience working with diverse teams

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

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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