Manager, Valuations - Private Equity

About the Firm

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with $75 billion of assets under management, focusing on the mid-cap segment of the market. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special situation credit, and growth-stage healthcare. The firm provides capital to businesses with attractive growth potential and partners with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to build significant value. H.I.G. employs over 500 investment professionals with substantial operating, consulting, technology, and financial management experience. Headquartered in Miami, the firm has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and international locations including Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong.

About the Role

The Valuation Manager will join the Finance Team in the Boca Raton, Florida office, reporting to the Senior Valuation Manager(s) and the Chief Financial Officer for Private Equity, Growth, and BioHealth Funds. This role involves oversight and technical review of portfolio company valuations, collaborating with Deal Teams, Accounting, Investor Services, Compliance, and Capital Formation. The position offers broad exposure across the firm with a focus on valuation analysis, process management, financial reporting, and enhancing H.I.G.’s valuation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day valuation process, including deliverable tracking, presentation reviews, valuation model reviews, and completion of ad hoc deliverables.
• Coordinate valuation reviews with third-party service providers.
• Guide Deal Teams in completing valuation models in accordance with H.I.G.’s valuation policy and applicable external reporting guidance.
• Support the onboarding of new portfolio investments onto the valuation technology platform following established processes and policies.
• Partner with Deal Teams to compile and review supporting documentation for financial assumptions and comparable company analyses used in valuation models.
• Assess key assumptions underlying income, market, and other applicable valuation methodologies.
• Develop, review, and implement valuation models across a range of portfolio company situations.
• Conduct market and economic research relating to portfolio companies, industries, and countries.
• Manage and support annual audits, internal audits, and interim auditor reviews.
• Drive enhancements to valuation and reporting processes, procedures, AI automation capabilities, and valuation technology solutions.
• Manage the development of presentation materials used to communicate valuation results to business unit leaders, firm management, and investors.
• Lead discussions, maintain relationships, and provide deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline required; CFA and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Five to ten years of valuation experience.
• Experience in transaction services, financial planning and analysis, corporate development, consulting, data analytics, or private company valuation is a plus; Big Four valuation practice experience is also preferred.
• Thorough understanding of ASC 820 and related valuation guidance.
• Familiarity with a broad range of valuation methodologies, including income, market, Option Pricing Model (OPM), contingent claims analysis, and other relevant approaches.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while executing multiple deliverables, projects, and initiatives on a timely basis.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including confidence presenting to senior-level audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with sophisticated investors and professionals at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with valuation technology solutions, agentic AI, advanced data analytics, and data visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of Claude, ChatGPT, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, PitchBook, and Dynamo is an advantage.