Deals - Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

CMAAS (Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services)

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Deals - Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory Services (CMAAS) - Associate, you will engage with clients to provide strategic advice and insights on complex accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and financial transactions. Within our Advisory practice, you will be part of a team that guides clients towards sustainable growth and competitive advantage in today's dynamic market. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements, developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role at PwC, you will support clients across the full transaction lifecycle, including deal strategy, diligence, execution, and post-deal value creation. You will be exposed to a fast-paced environment where you will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. By embracing ambiguity and asking questions, you will use these challenges as opportunities for growth, while upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects and develop a broad range of skills in the capital markets and accounting advisory services sector.

Responsibilities

- Assisting in the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

- Supporting capital markets transactions, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers

- Engaging in project management tasks to facilitate smooth execution of client engagements

- Contributing to the development of carve-out financial statements for divestitures or spin-offs

- Participating in market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for clients

- Collaborating with teams to provide technical accounting guidance and insights

- Assisting in the preparation of regulatory reports and confirming compliance with relevant standards

- Supporting organization restructuring and deal structures to optimize client outcomes

- Engaging in transaction advisory services to assist clients in mergers and acquisitions

- Developing skills in financial reporting and revenue recognition to enhance client service delivery

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting

- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment

- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements

What Sets You Apart

- Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3

- Preferred major GPA: 3.3

- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes

- Demonstrating knowledge in capital markets transactions and deal structures

- Utilizing technical accounting skills for complex financial reporting

- Engaging in project management to support transaction advisory services

- Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in financial accounting and reporting

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

October 22, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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