Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services

Company: Kroll
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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’s Transaction Advisory Services provides seamless analytical advisory through the deal continuum, from transaction origination to closing. 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: Our Transaction Advisory Services Managing Directors lead buy/sell-side and lender financial, tax, pension and information technology due diligence for both financial/strategic buyers and lenders. Identifying key opportunities to provide management post transaction assistance Establishing marketing plans, targets and acceptable levels of prospect activity Developing strategy for building a practice and client base Assuring sound application of project management principles and quality assurance at all stages and phases of projects Advising project managers as necessary on progress, client expectation management, and maintaining utilization and realization Creating, sustaining and leveraging board and senior management-level relationships throughout the business community Delivering presentations to potential clients Manage client relationships; identify and develop opportunities to enhance relationships with existing clients/contacts and new potential business Recruit, train, develop and evaluate professional and administrative staff Identify cross-marketing opportunities within and across Kroll practice areas Manage “teams” of all levels of professional staff to ensure effective professional time utilization Demonstrate support in advancing company and office objectives of profitability, professionalism and teamwork with colleagues and clients REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance or an MBA Minimum of 12 years related accounting or finance work experience Proven experience in M&A advisory, accounting and financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and advising on sale and purchase agreements and purchase price disputes Candidates must have a portable book of business Financial due diligence for private equity and strategic buyers, a plus Demonstrated record of leadership and effective management in matrixed organizations Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, with focus on Word and Excel Public Accounting experience, CPA a plus 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. 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 . Salary range: $200,000 to $500,000 LI-AC1

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