Corporate Finance Manager Jobs in Illinois
Corporate Finance Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Naperville, and Deerfield, where major employers like Walgreens Boots Alliance, Boeing, and Kraft Heinz maintain finance teams that recruit at the manager level year-round. The most in-demand specialties include financial planning and analysis, capital structure management, and M&A support, reflecting Illinois's deep concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and private equity activity. Demand holds strong from senior analyst promotions through VP-track roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The BRG Transaction Advisory practice is seeking to add professionals due to client and market opportunities and demand. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a team-oriented environment on a diverse range of transaction advisory assignments. Articulating findings and recommendations around the key financial and business issues in a transaction and key value drivers are critical components for this position. The ideal candidate will have skills in the following areas:
- Financial Statement Review and Reconciliations
- Quality of Earnings
- Quality of Net Working Capital Business and Transactional Performance
Responsibilities :
- Support the day-to-day activities of BRG's Corporate Finance –Transaction Advisory client service teams executing on buy and sell side diligence engagements.
- Demonstrate consistent, balanced project delegation, supervision and leadership skills across all areas of an engagement.
- Assist in identifying issues for purchase price adjustments and potential deal structuring insights.
- Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including, but not limited to quality of earnings, financial trend analysis, working capital trending, and benchmark, financial statement review, business plan assessments and cash flow statements.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with TA and BRG experts, professionals from other firms and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives
- Lead the preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables.
- Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development.
- Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity. Be ready to expand your network with clients to become a trusted and reputable advisor.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus);
- 3+ years of work experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment;
- Expertise 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 the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management and other stakeholders or professionals;
- Mature presence, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and ability to learn quickly;
- Strong problem solving and project management skills;
- Ability to work well independently or in a team dynamic;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize changing work demands and learn quickly;
- CFA, CPA (or equivalent), or technical/GAAP accounting expertise is a plus;
- Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Familiarity with financial research tools (e.g., Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.); and Willingness to travel up to 25%
Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship.
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Salary Range: $80,000 to $135,000 per year.
About BRG
BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.
At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.
Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.
At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.
BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate finance manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics required by most Illinois employers
- CPA or CFA designation strongly preferred across Chicago-area corporate finance teams
- Five or more years of progressive financial analysis or FP&A experience required
- Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Demonstrated experience building financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses
- Strong communication skills to present financial findings to executive-level stakeholders
Corporate Finance Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate finance manager in Illinois?
Most corporate finance manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with an MBA or CPA providing a meaningful edge in Chicago's competitive market. There is no state-issued license specific to corporate finance management in Illinois, but many employers prioritize candidates who hold or are actively pursuing a CPA through the Illinois Board of Examiners or a CFA charter. Promotion typically follows several years in analyst or senior analyst roles within FP&A, treasury, or accounting.
Which companies hire corporate finance managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring corporate finance managers in Illinois right now include EY, AbbVie, and Abbott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's high concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in and around Chicago means finance teams here tend to be large, well-resourced, and hiring at multiple seniority levels across FP&A, M&A, and treasury functions.
Which Illinois cities have the most corporate finance manager jobs?
Chicago, Abbott Park, and Westchester lead Illinois for corporate finance manager openings. Chicago dominates given its density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and private equity shops, while Naperville and Deerfield draw significant hiring from large suburban campus employers like Nicor Gas and Baxter International, creating strong demand outside the city core.
Are there remote corporate finance manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many fields, since corporate finance work is primarily analytical and desk-based. About 88% of corporate finance manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across financial planning, budgeting, and reporting functions. Roles with significant board-level presentation or cross-department collaboration often lean hybrid rather than fully remote.
How can I get hired as a corporate finance manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is entering through a financial analyst or FP&A analyst role at a large Illinois employer, then building toward management. Companies like Caterpillar, Abbott, and United Airlines run structured finance rotational programs that place early-career candidates across treasury, FP&A, and corporate development. Pursuing a CPA through the Illinois Board of Examiners or an MBA from a program like Booth or Kellogg signals readiness for advancement and makes a significant difference in competitive Chicago-area hiring.
Where can I find and apply to corporate finance manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to corporate finance manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago, Naperville, and the broader metro area. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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