Sr. Associate – Portfolio Valuation (Boston, MA / Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and work with analysts and associates to conduct relevant research to support valuations, including analyses of subject company valuation drivers, research on private equity and private credit cost of capital, research and analysis of relevant industries and end markets, and comparable analyses
  • Supervise less experienced team members, reviewing work, and over time taking on more direct client interaction.
  • Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction
  • Build, modify and utilize financial models for discounted cash flow, guideline market multiple, market transaction and option valuations
  • Work with management to build and maintain client relationships
  • Start to identify and communicate potential engagement to management
  • Manage and assist analysts and associates with valuation analyses and judgments to conclude fair value of relevant businesses and securities
  • Prepare and review reports, and communicate results to clients

Qualifications:

  • 4-7 years’ of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
  • High level of technical proficiency on the valuation side (equity including Option Pricing Model (OPM) allocations and ideally credit valuations)
  • FA/ASA designation preferred. CAIA designation or progress towards is a plus
  • Proven technical, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and
  • Superior analytical capabilities are essential
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements in a team setting
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical client due dates
  • Current authorization to work in the United States

Location: Boston, MA / Hybrid

Salary: $80K-$150K range Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus

 

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Valuation Analyst / Associate – Financial Reporting (Dallas, TX)

Our client is a top rated independent financial advisory  & valuation practice.

The Financial Analyst will primarily perform valuations of privately-held companies, purchase price allocation work,  goodwill impairment, and tax for financial reporting purposes as well as illiquid securities and supporting business development activities

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze competitive industry dynamics and financial conditions of peer companies, evaluate business plans, adjust financial statements, and build cost allocation models
  • Conduct research on client, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market multiples, comparable ratios, and credit spreads.
  • Participate in due diligence activities on pending M&A transactions, public-company purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment measurement, international restructurings and private-company fairness opinions
  • Assist in report preparation, proposals and executive presentations
  • Prepare and analyze financial and economic data for tax and regulatory compliance
  • Review and analyze U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements
  • Research comparable publicly-traded companies
  • Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction. .
  • Perform valuation analyses on companies and their securities across a wide range of industries using relevant qualitative information gathered and through the application of proprietary quantitative valuation models.
  • Assist in preparing formal client reports.

Requirements:

3-5 years’ work experience at a valuation firm or public accounting firm.

Undergraduate BS or BA, or a Graduate MS or MBA degree in Finance from top college. Any coursework in valuation or securities analysis a plus.

Must have CFA or be in the process of obtaining it.

Advanced, working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Strong oral and written communication skills and superior analytical capabilities are essential.

Self starter and ability to master new tasks quickly.

Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements in a team setting.

Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical due dates.

Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.

 

Location: Dallas,TX

Salary: Highly Competitive Base Salary Plus Quarterly Profit-Share & Year End Bonus

 

 

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Sr. Associate – Alternative Investments (NYC)

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of valuations for closely held or publicly traded companies with a focus on the alternative investment space
  • Interact with hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, and limited partner investment and finance officers on the valuation of investments
  • Build new and update existing financial models including diverse valuation methods, such as discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables, transaction comparables, and allocation models
  • Perform analysis on financial and economic data, subject companies, guideline companies, industries and markets, and other types of fund and investment analysis
  • Prepare valuation and other types of reports and presentations
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Bloomberg, Capital IQ and other application and data providers

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business from an accredited college/university
  • A minimum of three years of experience in one or more of the following areas: investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, valuation, financial statement analysis, quantitative analysis, statistical sampling and econometrics, fixed income, and/or capital markets
  • Possess advanced finance, financial modeling, accounting, and analytical abilities
  • Strong work ethic, ability to multitask, presentation, problem solving and organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment and/or independently

 

 

Location: NYC

Salary: $80K-$110K range Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus

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Analysts and Associates – Portfolio Valuation (NYC/ Bucks County, PA / Hybrid)

Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice.

This candidate should have concentrated financial reporting valuation experience and strong experience with fairness/solvency opinions.  This would include Tax valuation, Litigations, Equity valuations, Purchase price allocations, Goodwill impairments, Solvency opinions, and Equity Allocations (Option Pricing Models).

The Valuation Analyst will be involved in many aspects of financial valuation and advisory services to a variety of clientele.

This is a flat organization with great visibility.  Management is very responsive to their employees, and  has created an ideal  platform for upward mobility.  Superior working environment.

 

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or another related field is required. Masters Degree and/or CFA Designation (or CFA candidate) preferred.

1 to 4 years  experience, preferably at a valuation or accounting firm, Big 4 experience is a strong plus.

Must have background/exposure with financial reporting, accounting and valuation issues, as well as  financial modeling.

Direct current experience in ASC 350/805  (Goodwill Impairment) a must.

Background in generating financial valuation modeling utilizing standard methodology practices, as well as common stock option valuations experience under 409A.

Strong writing and presentation skills; experience preparing and reviewing valuation reports.

Strong technical skills including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

Strong proficiency with on-line databases (Capital IQ) and Internet research of company specific, industry and economic analysis

** Us Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

Location:  NYC / Bucks County, PA / Hybrid

Base salary: up to $130K plus bonus & generous quarterly profit-share

 

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Valuation (NYC / Philadelphia / Boston / Cincinnati)

Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice.

This candidate should have concentrated financial reporting valuation experience and strong experience with fairness/solvency opinions.  This would include Tax valuation, Litigations, Equity valuations, Purchase price allocations, Goodwill impairments, Solvency opinions, and Equity Allocations (Option Pricing Models).

The Valuation Analyst will be involved in many aspects of financial valuation and advisory services to a variety of clientele.

This is a flat organization with great visibility.  Management is very responsive to their employees, and  has created an ideal  platform for upward mobility.  Superior working environment.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or another related field is required. Masters Degree and/or CFA Designation (or CFA candidate) preferred.

1-3 years  experience, preferably at a valuation or accounting firm, Big 4 experience is a strong plus.

Must have background/exposure with financial reporting, accounting and valuation issues, as well as  financial modeling.

Direct current experience in ASC 350/805  (Goodwill Impairment) a must.

Background in generating financial valuation modeling utilizing standard methodology practices, as well as common stock option valuations experience under 409A.

Strong writing and presentation skills; experience preparing and reviewing valuation reports.

Strong technical skills including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

Strong proficiency with on-line databases (Capital IQ) and Internet research of company specific, industry and economic analysis

 

** Us Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

 

Location:  NYC / Philadelphia / Boston / Cincinnati)

Base salary: $60-80k  plus bonus & profit-share

 

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VP / AVP / Valuation Manager – Financial Reporting (Bucks County, PA / East Coast Hybrid)

Our client, a leading valuation practice is looking for a Vice President to enhance their Financial Reporting team. The VP will be responsible for performing valuation analyses using income, market and transaction approach and / or option-pricing models. Assignments will consist primarily of valuations performed for financial and tax reporting, including goodwill impairment studies and purchase price allocations, 409A, stock-compensation expense, business enterprise and common stock valuations.

This position will report to the Professional Services Manager and the Engagement Manager specific to current engagements.

Ideal Candidate will have strong financial reporting valuation experience (i.e. – purchase price allocation (ASC 805), goodwill impairment (ASC 350), 409A, and stock compensation expense (ASC 718) from a Top 8 accounting or valuation firm.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Lead and / or execute engagements; manage analysts.
    • Review engagement reports for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
    • Conduct company, economic and industry research.
    • Client meeting and conference call participation.
    • Coordinate engagements with personal and real property teams.
    • Gathering and analyzing data, building financial models; and writing narrative reports.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

    • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration;  ASA and/or CFA is credentials a plus.
    • 5-8 years of work experience in valuation, finance or accounting
    • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and Word
    • Strong oral and written communication skills and superior analytical capabilities are essential.

 

Green card and/or US Citizenship is required

 

Location: Bucks County, PA / East Coast Hybrid

Salary: $150K base  + Generous Bonus package.

 

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Vice President – Trust, Estates, and Gift Tax Valuation (NJ / Remote)

Our client is a leading financial advisory firm hiring a Specialist  in Trust, Estates and Gift Tax to their team. You would perform business appraisals and valuations primarily for estate tax planning purposes to closely held businesses, trusts, estates, and family businesses. This position would report into a Partner in the firm.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or another related field is required. Master’s Degree and/or CFA Designation (or CFA candidate) preferred. American Society of Appraisers – Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in Business Valuation preferred.  CPA or ABV a plus.
    • Minimum 10+ years valuation experience required.
  • Minimum 10 years working with trust, estates and gift tax for estate tax planning purposes.
    • Working experience with Excel modeling required.
  • Background in generating financial valuation modeling utilizing standard methodology practices that include Discounted Cash Flows and Comparables.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills; experience preparing and reviewing valuation reports.
  • Strong technical skills including Word and PowerPoint skills

 

Stable job history is mandatory.

 

For exceptional candidates a H-1B transfer or relocation assistance would be considered.

Location: Central NJ / Remote

Salary: $180K  plus bonus

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Analyst – Real Estate Securities Valuation (Bucks County, PA)

Our Client is seeking an entry or mid-level real estate securities valuation professional. The position integrates the application of fundamental real estate valuation concepts with complex real estate securities analysis.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on clients, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market cap rates, valuation multiples, property price indices, comparable ratios, credit spreads, and demographic trends
  • Prepare market research reports to be used for internal analysis and presentation to clients
  • Build, modify and utilize financial models for discounted cash flow, guideline market multiple, market transaction, fixed income and option valuations
  • Perform valuation analyses on companies and their securities across the subsectors of the real estate sector, including but not limited to, commercial, residential, and multi-use using relevant qualitative information gathered, through the application of proprietary quantitative valuation models and subscribed database
  • Assist with preparing and presenting the results of our analysis in a clear and concise manner

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. Any coursework in valuation or securities analysis is a plus. CFA or CAIA designation(s) is a plus
  • 0 to 5 years of real estate work experience, particularly with exposure to the investing in or valuation of debt and equity securities
  • Exposure to creating discounted cash flow models from scratch, particularly whole loan portfolios, is preferred
  • Working/Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Working experience with Bloomberg, Intex, CoStar, Argus, Compass Analytics and/or REIC is a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Superior analytical capabilities
  • Self-starter temperament with the ability to master new tasks quickly
  • Experience working with diverse teams
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical due dates
  • Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

 

Location: Bucks County, PA

Salary: $70K  range plus generous profit-share & bonus

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Senior Associate – Business Valuation (NYC)

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze competitive industry dynamics and financial conditions of peer companies, evaluate business plans, adjust financial statements, and build cost allocation models
  • Participate in due diligence activities on pending M&A transactions, public-company purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment measurement, international restructurings and private-company fairness opinions
  • Assist in report preparation, proposals and executive presentations
  • Prepare and analyze financial and economic data for tax and regulatory compliance
  • Review and analyze U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements
  • Research comparable publicly-traded companies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited college/university
  • A minimum of three years of experience with valuation-related projects within an audit, tax, and advisory firm
  • Experience with valuations of business entities and intangible assets, purchase price allocations, and financial analysis and research
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred
  • Knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research and analytical skills, and the ability to work well both autonomously and in a team environment

Location: NYC (Hybrid Role)

Salary: up to $140K Plus Generous Quarterly & Year End Bonus

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Vice President – Portfolio Valuation (Bucks County, PA / NYC / San Francisco, CA)

Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice seeking an experienced portfolio valuation associate to join their NYC office at the VP level. The Vice President will be in charge of conducting valuations of various securities for investment companies (hedge funds, BDCs, etc.). These assignments will consist of but not be limited to illiquid investments, such as bank loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held companies, as well as structured products.

Excellent opportunity to work on top deals and gain key industry contacts gaining exposure to a wide range of valuation assignments involving both private and public companies. This is a flat organization with great visibility.  Management is very responsive to their employees, and  has created an ideal  platform for upward mobility.  Superior working environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing  and working with analysts and associates to conduct relevant research to support valuations, including analyses of subject company valuation drivers, research on private equity and private credit cost of capital, research and analysis of relevant industries and end markets, and comparable analyses.
  • Valuation of illiquid securities for hedge funds, private equity funds and business development companies.
  • Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction.
  • Create and utilize financial models for discounted cash flow, guideline market multiple, market transaction and option valuations.
  • Manage and assist analysts and associates with valuation analyses and judgments to conclude fair value of relevant businesses and securities.
  • Prepare and review reports, and  relayresults to clients.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or another related field. CFA and/or MBA preferred.
  •  7-15 years’ experience in financial services
  • Extensive experience with debt instruments and credit analysis
  • Proven technical, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; experience working in a team setting and having interactions with clients.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements in a team setting.

 

 

Green card and/or US Citizenship is required

 

 

Location: Bucks County, PA / NYC / San Francisco, CA

Salary: Highly Competitive Base + Quarterly & Year-end Bonuses

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