Associate
IMA Financial Group, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$75k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Analyze balance sheets, P&Ls, and cash flow to assess business performance and sustainability
- Evaluate working capital, AR/AP, and inventory trends to identify risk and deal considerations
- Perform targeted financial testing to validate key assumptions
- Build and interpret financial analyses, exhibits, and models used in transaction decisions
- Support diligence on behalf of: Buyers evaluating acquisitions, Lenders assessing loan risk
- Create clear, client-ready deliverables that translate data into actionable insights
- Present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- More exposure in 6 months than 2–3 years in traditional accounting roles
- Work directly on transactions and high-impact decisions
- High-touch, boutique environment (small team, real ownership)
- Strong work-life balance vs. traditional deal environments
- Opportunity to grow into a trusted financial advisor, not just an accountant
Who We’re Looking For
- Candidates who go beyond traditional audit
- Active CPA license strongly preferred
- 2–4 years of experience in Big 4 or similar public accounting / consulting environment
- Experience that includes analysis, problem-solving, or advisory
- Strong understanding of financial statements and how businesses operate
- Exposure to: Financial analysis, modeling, or transaction-related work (preferred), Working capital, AR, or inventory analysis (a plus)
- Clear, confident communicator who can present financial insights effectively
- Calm, professional presence in client environments
- Thrives in environments where: You are pushed to learn quickly, You take ownership early, You are expected to think critically, not just execute
What Will Set You Apart
- Experience in Deals Advisory, Transaction Services (TAS), or consulting
- Background in manufacturing or inventory-heavy industries
- Demonstrated ability to turn analysis into insight and recommendations
- Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders in high-stakes situations
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to buyers, investors, and lenders
- Deep understanding of how transactions work end-to-end
- Accelerated development in financial analysis and business judgment
- A team that prioritizes growth, mentorship, and long-term development
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus the opportunity for discretionary annual bonus
- Stock purchase plan
- Medical plans
- Prescription drugs
- Dental
- Vision
- Family assistance program
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Housing savings account (HSA)
- Pre-tax parking plan
- 401(k)
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Paid time off
- Flexible work options
- Paid holidays
- Sabbatical
- Gift matching
- Well-being stipend
- Personal and professional development