Transaction Advisory Director
1 month ago
**Description**
At 1898 & Co., we help clients assess risks associated with investments in newly developed or operating projects to help them make informed decisions about their projects, financing, investments, and divestitures. With a resume that includes hundreds of projects and more than 100 gigawatts of capacity evaluated, our team is a recognized leader in the industry. Our business and risk assessment insight is complemented by our more than 120 years of engineering experience to serve a brighter future for our clients. Are you ready to be a part of it?
We’re looking for someone ready to take the lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and implement our core values into their work. 1898 & Co. has the feel of a start-up, with the support of Burns & McDonnell’s endless resources. It’s what makes us unselfish collaborators. We proactively walk the talk to create bigger opportunities through sharing, communicating, and candidness. We are energy-givers who maintain a broader view of success, prioritizing others’ needs and goals in addition to our own.
1898 & Co. Directors’ primary responsibilities are building and maintaining positive relationships with our clients by understanding their business challenges and providing consulting solutions. They are confident in sharing interests on a project, identifying potential risks, offering mitigation options, and helping our clients make informed decisions and investments. They display grit in their leadership role and serve as a sales resource by leading business development, pursuits, and engagement scoping.
What You’ll Do:
As the Transaction Advisory Director, you will manage all transaction advisory service offerings, including business planning, business development, project execution, and team leadership. You’re a collaborative leader who thinks about the big picture and can take strategic thinking into tactical. You're detail-oriented and invigorated by solving our client's most challenging problems. You leverage the latest tools, technologies, and best practices to create action and traction in the face of ambiguity. To succeed in this position, you must have extensive knowledge of independent engineering, technical due diligence, environmental due diligence, construction oversight, and market analysis to independent power producers, developers, private equity firms, lenders, and financial institutions.
Key responsibilities will include the following:
You’ll collaborate with our Managing Directors and Business Line Directors to set financial targets for all transaction advisory-related services, such as sales, revenue, and profitability. You’ll work with leadership to define key objectives and align business plans with our brand’s goals and mission. You’ll work with the leadership team to prepare and manage a business plan for the strategic growth of these services across multiple business lines, including expansion of current and new service offerings, marketing activities, client retention and acquisition, and a staff growth plan.
You’re at the forefront of business development and sales, coordinating with the leadership team and business development managers on marketing trips, conferences, opportunity identification, and proposals to strategically grow these service offerings.
You will collaborate with project managers to ensure coverage of key client relationships to grow transaction advisory services. You’ll lead contract preparation and negotiations. In some instances, you’ll serve as a project manager, leading all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure quality control of deliverables. You’ll analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to all internal and external stakeholders. You’re confident in leading multi-discipline teams of engineers and analysts. Your communication and planning skills are vital in aligning expectations with our business objectives.
You’ll facilitate timely, quality, and profitable execution of projects across multiple business lines and serve as project director and quality control leader for deliverables to ensure client satisfaction.
You’re a curious seeker and passionate about personal and professional growth. You will mentor, train, and support the career development of project managers offering transaction advisory services. Your curious mind is willing to take strategic risks. You thrive on diverse perspectives, opinions, and experiences.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's of science in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, finance, business, or a related field from an accredited program is required.
- Minimum of 13 years of experience.
- Expert knowledge within the fields of consulting, energy, power, and/or utilities, with a preference for experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Independent engineer services, Technical due diligence, Lender’s technical advisor, Owner’s engin
-
Director of Transaction Advisory Services
2 months ago
Chicago, United States ONWARD Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDirector of Transaction AdvisoryONWARD Headhunting is partnering with a client in Chicago, IL, in its search for a seasoned Director of Transaction Advisory. This leadership position plays a crucial role in steering the firm's transaction advisory services towards sustained growth and success. The Director will be...
-
Director of Transaction Advisory Services
1 week ago
Chicago, United States ONWARD Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDirector of Transaction AdvisoryONWARD Headhunting is partnering with a client in Chicago, IL, in its search for a seasoned Director of Transaction Advisory. This leadership position plays a crucial role in steering the firm's transaction advisory services towards sustained growth and success. The Director will be...
-
Head of Transaction Advisory
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Verified Metrics Full timeAbout UsVerified Metrics () is a technology startup revolutionizing transaction/ deal advisory through AI and automation technologies. We are dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of transaction processes, making complex business decisions simpler and more data-driven for our clients.Job SummaryWe are looking for a forward-thinking Head of...
-
Transaction Advisory
2 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States FORVIS Full timeGeneral informationNameConsulting - Deal Advisory - Manager - Transaction Advisory (M&A) Tax - State & LocalPosting TitleTransaction Advisory (M&A) Tax | State and Local ManagerRef #2232277Date PublishedWednesday, April 10, 2024Close Date07/09/2024CityChicagoStateIllinoisCountryUnited StatesJob CategoryTransaction...
-
Transaction Advisory
1 week ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States FORVIS Full timeGeneral informationNameConsulting - Deal Advisory - Manager - Transaction Advisory (M&A) Tax - State & LocalPosting TitleTransaction Advisory (M&A) Tax | State and Local ManagerRef #2232277Date PublishedWednesday, April 10, 2024Close Date07/09/2024CityChicagoStateIllinoisCountryUnited StatesJob CategoryTransaction...
-
Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services
2 months ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Portage Point Partners Full timePortage Point Partners is a business advisory, interim management and investment banking firm intensely focused on the middle market. Our blue chip team leverages bulge bracket experience in consulting, operations, finance, accounting, investment banking and investing to provide unmatched transactional, operational and financial perspectives to middle market...
-
Chicago, Illinois, United States Portage Point Partners Full timePortage Point Partners is a business advisory, interim management and investment banking firm intensely focused on the middle market. Our blue chip team leverages bulge bracket experience in consulting, operations, finance, accounting, investment banking and investing to provide unmatched transactional, operational and financial perspectives to middle market...
-
Transaction Advisory Services
2 months ago
Chicago, United States Hire Resolve Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionHire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual for the position of Transaction Advisory Services Manager in our client's reputable firm. As a Manager in our Transaction Advisory Services team, you will work closely with clients to provide strategic financial advice and support throughout the transaction...
-
Transaction Advisory Services
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States CohnReznick Full timeOpportunity ID 7284 Department(s) Advisory Location(s) Chicago Function Transaction and Valuation Advisory Job description Transactional Advisory Services - Senior Associate As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and...
-
Transaction Advisory Services
1 week ago
Chicago, United States CohnReznick Full timeOpportunity ID 7284 Department(s) Advisory Location(s) Chicago Function Transaction and Valuation Advisory Job description Transactional Advisory Services - Senior Associate As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and...
-
Senior Associate, Transaction Advisory Services
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Kroll, LLC Full timeKroll's Transaction Advisory Services practice provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities: Examining historical trends and discussing significant fluctuations and non-recurring items between periods Assisting in identifying issues for purchase price reductions,...
-
Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Kroll, LLC Full timeOur Transaction Advisory Services practice provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities: Managing buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity, lender, and corporate clients Examining historical trends and discussing significant...
-
Chicago, United States Kroll, LLC Full timeOur Transaction Advisory Services practice provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities: Managing buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity, lender, and corporate clients Examining historical trends and discussing significant...
-
Chicago, United States Kroll, LLC Full timeKroll's Transaction Advisory Services practice provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities: Examining historical trends and discussing significant fluctuations and non-recurring items between periods Assisting in identifying issues for purchase price reductions,...
-
Manager, Transaction Advisory
3 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Andersen Tax Full timeManager, Transaction Advisory / Financial Due Diligence ID 2024-6328 Job Locations US-IL-Chicago The Firm Unlock the Boundless Horizons of Tax, Valuation, and Business Expertise with Andersen! At Andersen, we don't just offer a career; we provide a t Financial, Manager, Advisor, Transaction, Accounting, Banking
-
Vice President, Transaction Advisory Services
2 weeks ago
Chicago, IL, United States Kroll Full timeJob Description Our Transaction Advisory Services practice provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. Day-to-day responsibilities: Managing buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements for private equity, lender, and corporate clients Examining historical trends and...
-
Manager, Transaction Advisory Services
1 month ago
Chicago, IL, United States BDO International Full timeJob Summary:The Transaction Advisory Services Manager is responsible for managing financial, accounting and operational due diligence engagements.Job Duties:Plans and oversees the due diligence process, and applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality services and productsAnalyzes financial and...
-
Transaction Advisory
3 weeks ago
Chicago, United States CPS Full timeTop-10 CPA firm looking for experienced professionals in their M&A Tax Advisory Practice. You will be an essential team member that will work to ensure engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national TAS strategy. Our M&A Tax (TAS) practice services include deal...
-
Transaction Advisory
1 week ago
Chicago, United States CPS Full timeTop-10 CPA firm looking for experienced professionals in their M&A Tax Advisory Practice. You will be an essential team member that will work to ensure engagements are executed timely and that client expectations are met, if not exceeded and support the overall delivery of the national TAS strategy. Our M&A Tax (TAS) practice services include deal...
-
Accounting Advisory
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States CFGI Full timeDirector - Accounting Advisory Directors at CFGI will work closely with 'C-level' management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing client relationships, and business development. Take...
