Associate, Disputes and Investigations (Forensic Valuation)

About the role

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial, action-oriented professionals. The firm takes a hands-on approach to solving clients' problems and assisting them in achieving their goals. Our culture encourages independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are what our people love about working at A&M.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile and complex matters that incorporate valuation concepts and tools, including conducting data analysis and valuation modeling.
• Provide support on complex accounting and valuation-related matters and disputes, such as investigations, forensic accounting, damage calculations, solvency analysis, settlement models, post-acquisition disputes, and general litigation support.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the client, the industry, and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details.
• Develop and present presentations and reports to effectively communicate analyses, findings, and insights to clients and/or courts.
• Build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in valuation, public audit, or a forensic and dispute consulting practice.
• A valuation certification such as ASA/MRICS (or equivalent certification) is desired.
• A CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience working on various types of complex valuation matters, including restructuring (e.g., solvency).
• Knowledge of financial statement entry and analysis, KPI development and benchmarking, comparative analysis, and financial forecasting development (three-statement modeling).
• Experience in performing financial statement analysis, including trend, common-size, and ratio analyses.
• Experience in three-statement financial modeling, scenario stress modeling, and creating models from scratch.
• Practical working knowledge of control premia/minority interest discounts, as well as NAV and DLOM development via OPM frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for extensive data analysis and valuation modeling.
• Prior practical or analytical experience in the real estate industry or exposure to real estate appraisal is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Practical working knowledge of market intelligence platforms (S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and team management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet client needs.
• Hybrid work arrangement, part-time in physical office and remote.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Experience in supervising, developing, and motivating staff by providing leadership, mentoring, performance feedback, and career guidance.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships and assist with research for business development.

Benefits

The salary range is $65,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Employees are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.