Senior Business Development Associate (Bucks County, PA)

Our client is an independent valuation firm with a track record-a full service appraisal/financial advisory  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. They are seeking Business Development professionals for two locations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on top deals, as well as gain and develop key industry contacts. This firm has a phenomenal work environment that is very supportive.

These candidates should have concentrated Business Development experience.  Must have experience with Financial Statement, Private Equity, and some entrepreneurial or start up experience is a plus.

Candidates can come from financial software or a broker dealer. Possible backgrounds would include Financial Advisors or Loan Officers looking to leverage into the Private Equity / Hedge Fund arena.  Client will train on their product line. This position will support a certain market initiative into BDCs and PE.

MBA preferred.

 

** Role will include 25-35% travel

 

Relocation assistance possible for exceptional candidate.

 

Responsibilities:

  • WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING LARGE SALES REVENUE.
  • Prospecting and developing new leads as well as maintaining relationships with existing clients through meetings and attending industry events;
  • Responsible for managing client relationships and business development within the financial, corporate and asset management communities
  • Interacting and coordinating with equity sponsors, investment bankers, accountants and attorneys;
  • 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.
  • Business generation in valuations of businesses, equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products and intangible assets;
  • Selling 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;
  • Selling financial opinions with respect to valuation, fairness and solvency;
  • Continually monitoring certain economic, industry, capital market and company trends and developments;

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance or another related field. Masters is preferred.  CFA or CPA is a plus.
  • 5 to 10 years of successful Business Development experience.
  • Experience in Valuation field required
  • Excellent Prospecting skills
  • Long hours and insight and desire to keep up with the M&A service advisors

 

Location: Bucks County, PA

Salary: $115K Base  plus  Bonus / Commission plan

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Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services (Philadelphia, PA)

Our client, a leading advisory firm is seeking a Senior Transaction Advisory Associate / Manager to join their team.

This position requires a high-energy, experienced professional, with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with a team, along with a strong desire to be willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Obtaining and organizing due diligence information requests and data flow.
  • Managing the completion of project workbooks and related analysis.
  • Reviewing the work of staff.
  • Performance of working capital and debt analysis.
  • Identify potential issues and risks that potentially impact the valuation of the target and/or future cash flows.
  • Prepare initial drafts of Quality of Earnings and other due diligence reports.
  • Interacting with client, target management, other professional advisors to a transaction.
  • Managing project budgets and assist with client billings.
  • Ensuring compliance with TAS engagement policies and procedures.
  • Manage the completion of a project to its conclusion.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate staff on engagements.
  • Contribute as an instructor and course developer to the TAS training program.
  • Achieve solid personal financial results including chargeable hours and net margin.
  • Assist with practice development activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or similar. CPA / CFA a plus.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in delivering financial advisory, transaction advisory services, or similar services.
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent technical accounting and reporting capabilities.
  • Client facing experience is required, good responsiveness.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under the pressure of transaction deadlines.
  • Excellent Excel skills.
  • Excellent business acumen.

 

 

H-1B applicants welcome.

 

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: Highly Competitive

 

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Senior Associate / Manager – Valuation (NYC / NJ/ Philadelphia)

Our client is a top rated firm seeking a Sr. Associate / Manager  for their Philadelphia valuation office. This leadership position is that of a Doer /Seller. We are looking for a subject matter expert.

 

Excellent opportunity to work on top deals, gain and develop key industry contacts, and be responsible for revenue generation.

 

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:

  • 4-6 years experience in Valuation
    * Track record of Sales Generation
    * Long hours and insight into growth and industry related assignments.
    * Bachelors Degree in Finance or similar., MBA a plus
    * CFA / CVA credentials or in process a plus

 

Location: NYC / NJ / Philadelphia, PA

Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus Package

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Valuation Manager / Sr. Associate – Central NJ / NYC / Philadelphia

Our client, a top rated valuation firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join their business valuation practice with experience in a variety business valuation experiences include gift/estate, litigation, and corporate reporting.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare business valuations including information gathering, due diligence, financial modeling, and preparation of sections of an appraisal report
  • Communicate and review valuation results with team members
  • Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or other similar – CFA, CVA, CBA, and/or ABV a plus
    3-8+ years’ experience in business valuation with litigation valuation experience highly desired
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize data, analyze financial information, and make appropriate recommendations to other team members.
  • Oversight of junior associates to ensure their career progression through on-the-job training
  • Proficient in financial modeling including experience building models from scratch in MS Excel • Preparation of financial statement analysis, public company and industry research
  • Knowledge of CapIQ, Bloomberg and other valuation software
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under strict deadlines
  • Experience presenting findings to other team members and defending analysis with facts and confidence
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy focused output

 

Location: Central NJ/ NYC / Philadelphia, PA

Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus

 

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Senior Associate – Transaction Advisory Services (Philadelphia, PA)

Our client, a leading advisory firm is seeking a Senior Transaction Advisory Associate to join their team.

This position requires a high-energy, experienced professional, with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with a team, along with a strong desire to be willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial advisory due diligence in buy-side and sell-side transactions.
  • Review target company financial information
  • Identify pre and post-acquisition transaction issues in the context of financial due diligence.
  • Identify purchase price reductions, deal restructuring, or other issues affecting a transaction.
  • Assist in drafting reports on Quality of Earnings, Working Capital and other transaction related analysis.
  • Supervise, develop and evaluate staff.
  • Liaise with other disciplines (tax) working on the diligence projects.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, target company management, investment bankers and other client advisors on a transaction.
  • Contribute to staff training programs, development of transaction advisory practice aids and to adherence to practice compliance requirements.

Senior Associate will also need to identify the following:

  • Historical and projected financial, operating and commercials trends.
  • Quality of earnings adjustments.
  • Working capital and net debt considerations.
  • Potential liabilities and risks with impact valuation and negotiation of the target company

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Similar. CPA / CFA preferred
  •  2-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of the M&A process.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent Excel skills.
  • Excellent business acumen.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under the pressure of transaction deadlines.

 

 

H-1B applicants welcome.

 

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: Highly Competitive

 

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Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting Valuation (Bucks County PA)

Excellent opportunity to work on top deals and gain key industry contacts. 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.

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.

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: Bucks County PA

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

 

 

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Valuation Analyst – Porfolio Securities (Bucks County, PA)

Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice seeking an analyst to join their 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. Any coursework in valuation or securities analysis a plus.

Recent Grad – 3 years experience dependent on relevant work experience and education. (3.4 GPA or higher required)

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

Salary: Competitive Base * Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus

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Financial Analyst – Valuation (Bucks County, PA)

Excellent opportunity to work on top deals and gain key industry contacts. 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.

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.

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:

1-3  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: Bucks County PA

Salary: Competitive + Bonus Package

 

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Machinery and Equipment Appraiser – Tangible Assets Valuation (Multiple Locations)

Our client, a top rated valuation firm is seeking an Appraiser of Tangible Assets with experience valuing fixed assets for financial reporting under GAAP or IFRS, purchase price allocation, fixed asset due diligence, fresh start accounting, fixed asset reconciliation, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, property tax consulting, bankruptcy/liquidation studies, and impairment issues for various types of businesses. Valuation experience will span across diverse industries.

 

Role will consist of 30-35% travel

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Accounting from a top rated University.
  • 2-5 years relevant experience
  • ASA Certification preferred

 

– US Citizenship Required –

 

Location: Bucks County, PA  – Cincinnati, OH – Chicago, IL – Milwaukee, WI

Base salary: Competitive Compensation Package

 

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Portfolio Securities Valuation Roles – Analyst up to Director Level Open (NYC / PA)

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.

These valuation roles will administer independent valuation services for BDC’s, Hedge Funds, LP’s and Private Equity Firms. Role performs 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/market approaches, option pricing, waterfall), investment research, financial modeling, financial statement analysis, reporting writing & Fair Value Accounting as well as strong experience with fairness/solvency opinions.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide 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.
  • Render financial opinions with respect to valuation, fairness and solvency.
  • Perform valuations of businesses, equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products and intangible assets.
  • Perform 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.
  • Construct and maintain 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.
  • Monitor certain economic, industry, capital market and company trends and developments.
  • Prepare and present detailed financial analyses and reports to directors, senior managers, lenders and shareholders.
  • Interact and coordinate with equity sponsors, investment bankers, accountants and attorneys on a daily basis.
  • Manage multiple engagements simultaneously with tight-deadlines in an unstructured and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients through periodic conversations and meetings.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or another related field. CFA and/or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum three to ten years of relevant experience.
  • A broad, in-depth knowledge of Portfolio Investment Valuations
  • Thorough understanding of valuation theory and practice.
  • Ideal candidate has a working background within a Big4 Accounting firm, sell side research OR valuation firm.

Location: Princeton Metro area

Salary: $65,000 – $140,000 with Quarterly Profit Sharing & Year-end Bonus

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