What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performance Improvement Associate position at E78?
About E78
E78 is a leading provider of finance, accounting and technology solutions for middle-market businesses and financial sponsors. Our team delivers platinum-level advisory, talent, and managed services that address the critical finance, technology, and transformation challenges faced by corporate leaders and private equity sponsors across the middle market through the Fortune 500.
For the sixth consecutive year, E78 has made the Inc. 5000 list, at No. 734 in 2024, which includes a three-year revenue growth of 655%
We are a community of results-driven gamechangers, and our passion drives us to achieve success through meaningful work and inspires us to make a lasting impact.
Position Summary
The Associate is responsible for performing client work and developing expertise in a specific area of E78 Advisory Services. The Associate will work closely with the practice and collaborate with other team members across different service lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform financial analysis, modeling, valuation, diligence, and research on various projects and transactions under the direction of the senior associate.
- Assist the senior associate with audit preparation, transaction due diligence, and other accounting standards.
- Initiate reports, presentations, and proposals that communicate key findings, recommendations, and risks to internal and external stakeholders for the senior associate to review.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Internship in finance or 2 years' experience in a Big Four Audit, National Accounting, Management Consulting, or Professional Services firm.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and the ability to ha.ndle complex and large data sets
- Proficient in financial modeling, valuation, and accounting principles and methodologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with financial software, such as Power BI and Adaptive is a plus.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Candidates who reside near E78's corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL, are required to work in the office 3 - 4 days a week
- The base salary range is $80,000 - $110,000, plus bonus and will be based on experience.
Core Competencies
- Entrepreneurial focus
- Learning agility
- Functional/technical expertise
- Team player
- Written communication
- Active listening
- Results orientation
E78 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
