Valuation Manager – Portfolio Investments (NYC / NJ / Philadelphia / Chicago)

Our client is an independent valuation firm with a 30 year track record-a full service appraisal/financial advisory firm that provides expert opinions on the valuations of business, equity and debt securities, intangible assets, and other property as well as providing sophisticated transaction services in the form of fairness opinions and solvency opinions.

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.

The Valuation Manager – Portfolio Investment will administer independent valuation services for BDC’s, Hedge Funds, LP’s and Private Equity Firms, et al, perform necessary valuation, review prospective offering documents, assess current market and financial conditions, advise and prepare reports/documents with direct client contact. The ideal candidate should have concentrated valuation experience with expertise in various valuation methods (income and market approaches, option pricing, waterfall, et al), investment research, financial modeling, financial statement analysis, reporting writing and Fair Value Accounting as well as strong experience with fairness/solvency opinions.

Sample Transaction:
– A solvency opinion for $1.9 Billon recapitalization of one of the world`s top financial advisory and asset management firms

Responsibilities:
§ Providing financial advisory services in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts and public and private financings as well as for financial and tax reporting purposes;
§ Rendering financial opinions with respect to valuation, fairness and solvency;
§ Performing valuations of businesses, equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products and intangible assets;
§ Performing detailed due diligence including site visitations, management interviews, review of strategic alternatives and legal documentation as well as business, financial, industry, and market research and analysis;
§ Constructing and maintaining sophisticated, scenario driven financial and valuation models including analysis of financing alternatives, cash flow and IRR analysis, LBO/debt repayment analysis, accretion/dilution analysis, sum-of-the-parts valuation, discounted cash flow valuation, comparable public company valuation, comparable merger and acquisition valuation, loan pricing and derivative pricing;
§ Continually monitoring certain economic, industry, capital market and company trends and developments;
§ Preparing and presenting detailed financial analyses and reports to directors, senior managers, lenders and shareholders;
§ Interacting and coordinating with equity sponsors, investment bankers, accountants and attorneys on a daily basis;
§ Managing multiple engagements simultaneously with tight-deadlines in an unstructured and entrepreneurial environment;
§ Developing and maintaining relationships with existing clients through periodic conversations and meetings;
§ Conducting business development and support including prospecting for new clients and leads, preparing and presenting marketing materials as well as scoping, pricing and negotiating assignments.

Requirements:
* At least five years of relevant experience.
* Prior Management experience required
* A broad, in-depth knowledge of Portfolio Investment Valuations
* A thorough understanding of valuation theory and practice.
* CFA required

Location: NYC / NJ / Philadelphia / Chicago, IL

Salary: 140,000 – $180,000 plus Bonus

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Marketing Finance Analyst (NYC / Saratoga, NY)

Our client, a consumer products firm is seeking a Marketing Finance analyst for their growing financial planning and analysis team to analyze and help support profitable growth through the organization. Position will be in office 4 days per week in NYC or Saratoga, NY. This company has a stellar work environment that provides excellent benefits and great perks such as half day Fridays and catered lunch.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth analyses and research focused on areas such as sales/ marketing promotions, annual business reviews, volume, distribution, velocity, competitor analysis, etc.
  • Prepare detail of work plans and schedule, complete detailed analysis and research, identify options for new business ventures
  • Develop and prepare reports for brand marketers and the functional leaders; recommends action or change for assigned projects
  • Analyze general market and specific business conditions trends and prepares forecasts to support current and future business decisions
  • Deliver foundational trade analytics through performing ongoing promo analysis (ROI, volume, lift, etc.) on assigned accounts, and deliver compelling summaries for activation
  • Maintain and disseminate promotional scorecards on ongoing basis
  • Coordinate analysis of invoice pricing discrepancies amongst analyst in accounting and sales
  • Determine root cause of pricing discrepancies and drive resolution and future corrective actions
  • Understand the wider differences across items/retailers/support mechanisms and help aggregate learnings for annual planning process into specific guardrails and guidelines
  • Perform monthly variance analysis of actual financial performance vs. budget / forecast with marketing spend

Requirements:

  • Marketing Degree or similar in Finance or Accounting.
  • 3+ years of experience in planning, analysis, or financial management; with at least one year in a CPG or consumer goods company
  • Proven leadership ability and strength is building internal relationships
  • Excellent quantitative and analytics skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Advanced Excel skills associates with large volume data sets
  • Ability to identify key business drivers to align finance department resources against the most important needs of the business

 

Location: NYC or Saratoga, NY

Salary: $70K-$100K range plus individual bonus and company performance bonus

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VP – Business Development (NY Capital Region)

Our Client is seeking a veteran salesperson to join our growing team of investment professionals in the Capital Region. Ideal candidate will have proven sales ability and regional contacts who would benefit from asset management capabilities.  This role will enhance the individual’s career path plus work hand-in-hand with Sales to support the firm’s overall business development.

Responsibilities: 

• Effectively identify, qualify, and track progress of prospects to become new relationships for the firm.​
o Primary Focus – High net worth individuals
o Secondary Focus – Regional entities, small businesses, endowments, foundations & associations​
• Develop leads list with to show potential for $50-100M of new business; 1st year production target commensurate to experience
• Utilize Salesforce for pipeline and new business development reporting​​
• Understand and effectively communicate investment philosophy, process and solutions.​
• Provide recommendations for active market engagement and product positioning.

Qualifications & Experience:​

• Proven success in high net worth sales and/or investment management, preferably within the financial services industry
• Experience, knowledge and relationship management within the Capital Region
• Series 7 & 66 securities licenses (must be acquired within first 3 months of hire).
• Bachelor’s Degree.  Master’s a plus.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills
• Must be an entrepreneurial, self-starter as well as a team player.
• Position is onsite yet requires extensive regional travel

Location: NY Capital Region

Salary: $125K-$150K base + Bonus up to 100%

 

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Sr. Associate – Private Equity (NYC / Chicago / Hybrid Remote option)

Our Client, a Venture Capital and Private Equity Firm is looking for a Valuation Associate to work on a small team that will support the finance team and focus on activities related to financial reporting and valuation across the fund’s credit and equity investments.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Quarterly valuations of illiquid securities across a variety of asset classes including senior debt, warrants, common equity and preferred equity.
  • Experience utilizing a variety of valuation approaches including discounted cash flow, market multiples, market transaction and option pricing analyses.
  • Complete activities surrounding the year end valuation audits, third party valuation reviews, and other various audit inquiries regarding processes and conclusions.
  • Assist with the preparation of valuation materials for presentation to valuation and audit committees
  • Manage and work directly with third-party valuation consultants who assist with the quarterly valuation process.
  • Assist with the maintenance and support of the firm’s iLevel cloud-based reporting platform.
  • Provide additional analysis or support as needed.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar with strong record of academic performance.
  • 2-4 years of valuation experience within a consulting organization, public accounting firm or an alternative investment firm.
  • Sound understanding of valuation principles and basic credit risk metrics
  • Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office products is required
  • Experience with CapitalIQ and Pitchbook strongly preferred.

Location: NYC or Chicago, IL (Hybrid Remote)

Salary: $120K-$140K range Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus

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M&A Professional (Remote Position)

Our Client, a Global Acquisition Firm is seeking a M&A professional in the US with a successful track record of completing deals within the country. The intention is to acquire & invest in companies in the US and are looking for a skilled, motivated, and experienced individual within the M&A sector to work with us in creating successful opportunities and completing deals.

 

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business, or similar

CPA a plus

Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred

Familiarity with the M&A market in the US

5 years+ in an M&A business (Buy side)

 

*** Must have U.S citizenship or permanent residency

 

Location: Nationwide

Salary: $100K-150K range  and up depending upon experience

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Sr. Associate / Manager – Valuation (Northeast / Mid-Atlantic / Remote Option)

Our Client, an advisory firm with locations across the U.S is seeking a Sr. Associate / Manager for they Corporate Advisory and Valuation Services team. The position is flexible with a remote option and will cover the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic territory.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead on engagements and interact directly with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in the training, development, and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Perform in-depth company, industry, market, economic, and competitor research.
  • Gather data pertinent to the engagement through public and proprietary data research, and direct client interaction.
  • Prepare written communications of both qualitative and quantitative research results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Develop and manipulate financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiples, and market transaction analyses.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or related field, with sufficient accounting course work from an accredited college or university.
  • 4-7 years of relevant experience.
  • ASA, CPA, CFA, MBA a plus, but not required.
  • A solid understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies, and applications.
  • Prior experience in financial reporting valuation including familiarity with ASC 805, ASC 350 and IRC 409a.
  • Strong analytical abilities paired with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional work ethic with the ability to master new tasks quickly.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
  • Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
  • Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel.
  • Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements.
  • Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels.

 

 

Location: Northeast / Mid-Atlantic / Remote Option

Salary: $90K-$150 range Plus Bonus

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Manager/ Sr. Manager – Valuation (Northeast / Mid-Atlantic/ Remote Option)

Our Client, an advisory firm with locations across the U.S is seeking a Manager / Sr. Manager for they Corporate Advisory and Valuation Services team. The position is flexible with a remote option and will cover the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic territory.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead on engagements and interact directly with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in the training, development, and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Perform in-depth company, industry, market, economic, and competitor research.
  • Gather data pertinent to the engagement through public and proprietary data research, and direct client interaction.
  • Prepare written communications of both qualitative and quantitative research results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Develop and manipulate financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiples, and market transaction analyses.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or related field, with sufficient accounting course work from an accredited college or university.
  • 4-7 years of relevant experience.
  • ASA, CPA, CFA, MBA a plus, but not required.
  • A solid understanding of financial valuation theory, methodologies, and applications.
  • Prior experience in financial reporting valuation including familiarity with ASC 805, ASC 350 and IRC 409a.
  • Strong analytical abilities paired with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional work ethic with the ability to master new tasks quickly.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
  • Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
  • Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel.
  • Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements.
  • Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels.

 

 

Location: Northeast / Mid-Atlantic / Remote Option

Salary: $130K-$180 range Plus Bonus

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Sr. Associate / Manager – Portfolio Valuation / Alternative Investments (NYC)

Our Client, a global Consultancy Firm is seeking Sr. Associates & Managers for their Alternative Investment Services division.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the team of Managing Directors, Senior Directors, Directors and Managers, primarily with project execution
  • Conduct research, synthesize information and develop reports
  • Use a variety of tools to conduct extensive data analyses and modeling

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, in a business-related major (accounting/finance preferred)
  • 2+ years of work experience, or relevant internship experience
  • Experience gained at a prestigious accounting or consulting firm, investment bank or independent valuation firm, or coursework/training in financial valuation preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Self-starter; desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture

 

Location: NYC

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

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Tax Manager / Senior Manager (Suffolk County, NY)

Our client, a leading advisory firm is seeking experienced Tax Mangers to join their Long Island team.

This position is ideal for an experienced Tax professional with strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.

Requirements:

  •  Bachelors Degree in Finance or similar, Master’s Degree in Taxation is preferred
  •  CPA required
  • 7 – 15 years of experience specifically handling real estate partnerships with some experience handling REITS and corporate structures involving real estate
  • Strong Subchapter K (partnership) skills
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • The ability to manage client relationships
  • The ability to plan for and oversee the timely completion of engagements
  • The candidate should be presentable, personable and demonstrate partner potential
  • Very good training skills and the ability to supervise large engagements
  • Excellent judgement and the ability to work independently
  • Past experience should demonstrate career stability

 

H-1B applicants welcome.

 

Location: Suffolk County, NY

Salary: $115K – $150k range

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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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