Financial Analyst – Portfolio Valuation (Bucks County PA / NYC / Boston, MA)

Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice seeking an analysts for immediate start to join their portfolio securities team. This role will primarily perform valuations of various investment securities for hedge funds and other investment companies. Such securities consist of illiquid investments such as bank loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held companies, as well as structured products and other unique securities.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research on client, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market multiples, comparable ratios, and credit spreads.

Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction.

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 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:

Undergraduate BS or BA, or a Graduate MS or MBA degree in Finance.

2-5 years experience required. CFA / CPA a plus

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: Bucks County PA / NYC

Salary: Competitive Base * Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus

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Assurance Professionals – All Levels (Nationwide)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate various planning phases of engagements and ensure work in on schedule
  • Generate budgets
  • Maintain profitable realization rates
  • Review and evaluate work papers, and determine compliance with professional standards and firm policy
  • Review reports and financial statements
  • Review with the engagement partner significant findings that raise questions involving auditing standards and firm policy
  • Manage risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executed
  • Be involved in practice development and supervision of multiple engagements
  • Assume responsibility for billing and collections when circumstances permit
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client management
  • Provide on-the-job training to subordinates
  • Generate new business annually for new and existing clients
  • Represent the firm by presenting on areas of expertise at 3rd party events
  • Effectively manage employee and client expectations
  • Complete performance evaluations constructively and timely, and also provide ongoing performance feedback to employees
  • Maintain required annual CPEs

Qualifications

  • MBS/BS/MS in Accounting, Finance,or similar.
  • CPA required
  • 3+  years of relevant experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/Tax Law Knowledge

 

Location: Nationwide

Base salary: Highly Competitive  based upon experience +Generous Bonus Package

 

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Analyst – Portfolio Valuation (NYC/Remote)

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.

2 to 5 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 / Remote

Base salary: $100K range  plus bonus & profit-share

 

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VP / Sr. Associate – Corporate Tax Valuation (Remote / NYC /Bucks County PA)

Ideal Candidate will have Private Equity experience from a top tier Accounting firm.

 

 Must be skilled in:

  • Corporate Tax, Fair Market Value, Corporate Transfer Pricing, Intangibles, Debt Assets, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration;  ASA and/or CFA is credentials a plus
  • 6+ years of work experience at top tier accounting firm
  • 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: REMOTE / NYC /Bucks County, PA with Remote Option

Salary: $100K-$150K + Generous Bonus & profit-share plan

 

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VP  / AVP – Gift & Estate Tax (NYC / Central NJ/ Remote)

Interested in joining an established, expanding firm with excellent leadership?

Our client is a leading financial advisory firm hiring a Specialist  in Trust, Estates and Gift Tax to their Private Client Appraisal Group. 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 7+ years valuation experience required.
  • Minimum seven  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.
  • Must be comfortable and experienced interfacing with and handling clients.
  • Must be able to manage and oversee junior staff.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills; experience preparing and reviewing valuation reports.
  • Strong technical skills including Word and PowerPoint skills

 

Location: New York, NY or Central NJ
Salary: $120K – 160K + Bonus

 

 

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Accounting Manager & Sr. Accountant- General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accruals (Essex County, NJ)

Our Client, an innovative healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Central NJ team.

Responsibilities:
• Review and preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements
• Process expense reports
• Analysis of chargeback items, including travel and other miscellaneous expenses, including review and
correction of variances
• Cash reconciliation
• Track metrics used as assumption in accounting – reimbursement discounts and bad debt reserves and charges
• Review and check postings from various modules, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets,
and expense management to determine accuracy
• Monthly reconciliations – revenue, A/R, bank, etc.
• Month end related journal entries
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field of study and work experience in the accounting field.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience, health care industry would be a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically excel) and QuickBooks.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstration of the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be capable of functioning with flexibility in assignments.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications.

Location: Essex County, NJ

Salary: Highly Competitive 

 

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Valuation Analyst – Financial Reporting Valuation (Bucks County, PA / Boston, MA)

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.

2 to 5 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:  Bucks County, PA / Boston, MA

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

 

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VP / SVP – Financial Reporting Valuation (Chicago, IL)

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: Chicago, IL

Salary: $170K-$185K base + Bonus

 

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Valuation Analyst – Chicago, IL

Our client is a leading financial advisory firm that provides expert opinions on the valuations of business, equity and debt securities, financial reporting, restructurings, tangible/intangible assets, and other property as well as providing sophisticated transaction services in the form of fairness opinions and solvency opinions.

This candidate should have concentrated financial reporting valuation experience and strong experience with fairness/solvency opinions.  This would include 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. Specifically, they will report to upper management of the firm’s transaction and advisory practice, and will conduct sell-side and buy-side M&A activities and solvency opinion services.  In addition they will be responsible for advisory and valuation engagements to analyze potential liquidity options available to middle-market 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.

Requirements:

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

Minimum 1-2 years  experience, preferably at a valuation or accounting firm, or a minimum 1 – 2 years working experience within an investment banking, asset management or economic/financial consulting firm.  Candidates working in Audit or performing financial analysis planning and analysis will be considered.

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

Direct current experience in ASC 718 & 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

Location:  Chicago, IL

Base salary: $70K-$80K Base + Bonus package

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Tax Associate, Senior, & Manager (NY / MA / FL)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare federal and state corporate, individual, trusts and estates, and partnership returns, including exercising professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns.
  • Research tax issues and legislations.
  • Interpret tax code.
  • Provide and maintain proper documentation to support tax return calculations.
  • Analyze depreciation to determine proper methodology for tax impact on client engagements to decide best treatment of disposed for obsolescence and new fixed assets placed in service.
  • Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning process.
  • Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, etc. and keep team informed on status.
  • Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
  • Keep current on professional announcements.
  • Proactively participate in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program, Coaching, CPEs, etc.
  • Initiate and develop relationship with appropriate levels of the client’s management team.
  • Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of the Firm.
  • Work beyond standard hours in expected throughout the year.
  • Provide training to co-workers on technical areas of tax expertise.
  • Give insight and thought leadership to corporate publications on tax matters.
  • Minimal travel to client sites may be required.
  • Additional responsibilities, not listed above, may be expected as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.  MS in Taxation preferred.
  • Must have a CPA license or be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
  • 2+ years relevant experience preferably from the Big 4.
  • Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge and experience with GoSystems Tax RS, ProSystems fx Tax and ProSystems fx Engagement are a plus.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively.
  • work well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical, organization and problem solving skills are a must.
  • Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply that knowledge to engagements.
  • Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; be able to multi-task.
  • Basic knowledge of federal and state tax compliance.
  • Team player with desire to be an active participant within the organization.
  • Have a strong desire to maintain a customer service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas.
  • Knowledge of basic tax laws/Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Location: NY / MA / FL

Salary:  Competitive Base Salary + Quarterly Profit-Share & Bonus

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