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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Entry Level Financial Reporting Analyst (Philadelphia Metro)

Our client is a top rated independent financial advisory & valuation practice expanding their Milwaukee office.

The Financial Analyst will primarily perform primarily perform valuations for purchase price
allocation, impairment testing purposes, and stock compensation expense.

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:

  • 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
  • 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:

Recent Grad-3 years experience.

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: Philadelphia Metro

Salary: Very Competitive + Bonus package

 

Business Valuation Analyst (NYC / NJ / PA/ Hybrid / Remote)

Responsibilities:

  •  Lead business valuation engagements including information gathering, due diligence, financial modeling, report writing, and review
  • Communicate and review valuation results with team members and clients •
  • Maintain and develop positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar
  • CFA, CVA, CBA,ABV a plus
  • Minimum 1 year relevant work experience post graduation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize data, analyze financial information, and make appropriate recommendations to 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 team members, third parties and defending analysis with facts and confidence
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy focused output.

Location: NYC / NJ / PA / Hybrid / Remote

Base salary: $55K-$65K Range +Bonus Package

 

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Appraiser – Real Estate (East Coast)

Our client is a Milwaukee based top rated practice seeking an East Coast Associate with primarily Industrial / Commercial valuation experience. Excellent opportunity to work on top deals, gain and develop key industry contacts.

*Must be familiar with Audit Review. Purchase Price Allocation, Real Property Valuation & Leases with certifications*

* Book of Clients highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Perform in-depth industry, market, and competitor research

Perform local, national, and international real estate market analysis on a wide range of public and private entities using all accepted and relevant approaches and theory

Design valuation models for discounted cash flow analysis (Argus and Excel), comparable property sales models, and construction cost models

Independently gather data pertinent to the engagement through direct client interaction, including personal and telephone interviews with brokers and property managers

Review industry surveys and benchmarks, economics, and demographic trends

Assist with preparing and presenting the results

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, MS in Real Estate, MS in Finance, or MBA from an accredited college or university

Minimum three years of experience in real property valuation or consulting

Candidate for MAI (Member of Appraisal Institute) and state licensed as a Certified General Appraiser a plus

Solid foundation of valuation principals and methodology as they relate to the analysis of fee and leasehold/leased fee real estate interests

Strong analytical, comprehension, and problem solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are essential

Direct experience in meeting the requirements of purchase price allocation under ASC 805 and providing support through the audit review process a plus

Demonstrated leadership and strong personal integrity

Must be self-starting, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment

Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results

 

Location: East Coast

Salary: $80K-$150K based upon experience + Bonus & Commission

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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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Entry Level Valuation Associate – Portfolio Securities (NYC)

Our client is a fast growing valuation firm based in Manhattan, with additional offices located nationwide. Clients include hedge funds, private companies, high-net-worth individuals, public firms and other large financial institutions.

Seeking an entry level Valuation Associate, Portfolio Securities candidate to assist the business valuation group with client management, which involves gathering data, performing financial valuation services and due diligence, writing final valuation reports, as well as support business development initiatives.

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or another related field is required. Masters Degree and/or CFA Designation (or CFA candidate) preferred.
• 0-1 year experience
• Background in generating financial valuation modeling utilizing standard methodology practices that include Discounted Cash Flows and Comparable.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; experience preparing and reviewing valuation reports.
• Strong technical skills including Word and PowerPoint skills

Location: NYC
Salary: $65K range Plus Bonus

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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.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Accounting from a top rated University.
  • 5-8 years relevant experience
  • ASA Certification preferred

 

– US Citizenship Required –

 

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

Base salary: up to $95K plus generous profit-share and Wall Street Bonus

 

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SVP – Valuation (Bay Area, CA)

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or another related field is required. Masters Degree (MBA) and/or CFA Designation (or CFA candidate) preferred.
  • Minimum 10  years  experience, preferably at a valuation or accounting firm. 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.  Prior ASC 718 experience is ideal, as the majority of the work will be working on these engagements.
  • 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:  San Francisco, CA

Base salary: Competitive Base Salary + Generous Quarterly Bonus  and Year-End Bonus

 

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Valuation Associate (NYC)

Our client is an independent valuation firm with a 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 mixed position that will assist in both Complex Assets & Financial Reporting Valuation

Required Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics or related field with a demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis. MBA preferred.
  • 2-3 years  valuation experience in Complex Securities and/or Financial Reporting
  • Experience in
    • ASC 718
    • 409a
    • Earn Outs
    • Goodwill Impairment
    • Options and warrants
    • PPAs
    • Tax / Financial Reporting Valuations
  • Ability to work on multiple engagements
  • Experience working at a valuation firm or at an accounting firm in a valuation practice
  • Strong writing and presentation skills
  • 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
  • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
  • Valuation credentials, or pursuit of such credentials, a plus (ASA/AM, CPA/ABV, CVA, AVA, CFA)

Location: New York City, NY

Salary: Competitive

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Sr. Associate – Alternative Investment Valuations (NYC / Los Angeles)

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of valuations mainly consisting of a alternative investment activities.
  • Build new and maintain existing financial models including but not limited to discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, trading comparables, transaction comparables, and allocation models
  • Analysis on financial and economic data.
  • Preparation of of reports and presentations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or similar.
  • 3+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, valuation, financial statement analysis, quantitative analysis, statistical sampling and econometrics, fixed income, and/or capital markets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Location: NYC / Los Angeles

Salary: Competitive Base * Plus Bonus Package

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