Ryan J. Stecz

Ryan is a partner with Deloitte Tax LLP in the M&A Transaction Services practice, based in Chicago. Ryan has more than 19 years of public accounting experience including more than 14 years as a dedicated M&A specialist. He has experience in advising financial and strategic buyers on due diligence and deal structuring in a range of industries including consumer and industrial products, healthcare, and technology. Further, Ryan has significant experience advising clients on sell side transactions including the preparation of carve-out financial statements, vendor due diligence reports, tax structuring and modeling exercises, and the tax implications associated with selling S corporations. 

Ryan’s experience in advising financial and strategic buyers on due diligence and deal structuring in a range of industries has provided him with deep insights into the sell-side process as well as the needs and motivations of acquiring entities.

Ryan has written articles about a variety of M&A focused topics, including the preparation of carve-out financial statements and selling S corporations. He has also served as a guest lecturer for The University of Notre Dame’s Master’s in Accountancy program.

Ryan received his Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame and is a licenses Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.