Associate, Economic Valuation Services , Tangible Asset Valuations | Philadelphia Summer/Fall 2028
About the role
KPMG’s Economic and Valuation Services practice is seeking an Associate to join our diverse team. As a member of this practice, you will help high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. You will provide robust and informed guidance on valuation matters across multiple sectors, deal stages, and business needs, including:
- Determining fair (market) value of equity shares, assets, or complex financial instruments for mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax, and other regulatory standards
- Pre- and post-deal Purchase Price Allocations (PPA) and Impairment Testing
- Valuations for employee or management incentive schemes and recurring fund valuations
This role offers opportunities to develop your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring in a collaborative, team-driven culture.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the valuation analysis of real property and personal property, including report preparation, proposal development, and executive presentations for financial reporting, tax, regulatory, or business planning purposes
- Collaborate with senior team members on client deliverables, gaining exposure to a wide range of real estate asset classes
- Perform market research and property inspections, domestically and abroad, to support the valuation process
- Read, abstract, and analyze leases related to equipment and commercial real estate transactions
- Assist KPMG audit teams in a review capacity as tangible asset specialists, reviewing third-party or internally developed valuations
- Build capabilities in key technologies that enable client service delivery, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing or have obtained within the past 12 months a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Real Estate, Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
- Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred
- Demonstrated interest in real estate, machinery, and equipment valuation; basic understanding of real estate finance concepts and ARGUS is a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency in Excel-based modeling, including basic formulas, look-up functions, and cash flow modeling; proficiency with shortcuts, VBA, and data visualization is a plus
- Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills; ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, and ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, Power BI, MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and apply emerging technologies to enhance processes
- Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills; feedback-oriented and resourceful in delivering high-quality work
- Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to commutable work locations using a personal vehicle or public transportation
- Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa)
Benefits
KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service
- Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday
Pay
KPMG complies with all local and state regulations regarding salary transparency. Salary ranges are determined based on skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. For roles outside of California, salary ranges can be found at KPMG’s Pay Transparency page.