Real Estate Valuation Principal

About the role

We are seeking a Real Estate Valuation Principal who is an experienced professional with a minimum of 8+ years of experience to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (“FVS Group”). The Real Estate Valuation Principal can be based out of any of the following office locations: Orlando, FL; Boca Raton, FL or New York, NY. We will also consider candidates in the South Florida market (Miami and/or Ft. Lauderdale areas).

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with other accounting professionals in performing accounting, auditing, advisory, and tax functions for our diverse client base. This position is expected to act as a regional practice leader with substantial business development and staff training and management responsibilities within their geographic region.

Responsibilities

• Assisting audit, tax, and advisory teams in developing the appropriate scope of work for real estate valuation engagements
• Analyzing and reviewing physical and financial characteristics of properties
• Performing site visits to collect data on and performing observations of real estate
• Researching and analyzing real estate markets, economics, public records, and sale and lease data
• Performing independent appraisals of real property for estates, financial planning, lending, litigation, financial reporting, and other intended uses
• Assisting audit teams in appraisal reviews of third-party reports and performing independent validation of values and inputs used in audits
• Attending industry and professional society meetings, conferences, marketing, and recruitment events as necessary
• Taking an active role in business development, client management, and project management
• Demonstrating the ability to supervise junior and/or trainee-level staff as needed
• Performing miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
• 8+ years of experience
• Ability to commute to one of our office locations. Depending upon geographic competency and business line need, experienced professionals with advanced credentials/professional designations who do not have supervisory responsibility for junior staff/trainees may be able to work from anywhere in the nation
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
• Excel, Word, and Adobe proficiency. Argus familiarity a plus, but not required

Qualifications

• The Principal must be a Certified General Appraiser who is qualified to be a Registered Supervisory Appraiser (or equivalent)
• Principals are expected to hold an advanced designation, such as the MAI, AI-GRS, ASA, etc., or be an advanced candidate for such

Benefits

In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications.