Senior Associate - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & Restructuring

Berkeley Research Group, LLC is hiring a Senior Associate for its Corporate Finance practice focused on Turnaround & Restructuring, based in Chicago, IL (onsite). The role supports client service teams with financial modeling, analysis, and client deliverables, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, ethics, and quality work. Salary range is $90,000 to $135,000 per year, and the position is full time.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities of BRG Corporate Finance T&R client service teams across engagements.
• Execute multiple engagement tasks, including modeling and client presentations.
• Apply business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to complete modeling and analysis such as 13-week cash flow models, 3-statement models, and pro-forma scenario models.
• Work effectively in a team environment by collaborating with T&R and BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives.
• Assist in preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Contribute to building a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice by assisting with marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development.
• Maintain the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Experience in financial modeling and analysis, particularly in Excel, including constructing and understanding 3-statement financial models, cash flows, and scenario analyses.
• Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data.
• Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Plus: CFA, CPA (or equivalent), or technical/GAAP accounting expertise.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with financial research tools such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Must be able to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Technology

• Excel (including Microsoft Excel), PowerPoint, Word
• Capital IQ, Bloomberg

Compensation and Location

Salary: $90,000 to $135,000 per year
Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
Position Type: Full time