Valuations (VAS) Senior Analyst

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst will play a key role in working with senior leaders to grow the Valuation team and deliver superior client service. Senior Analysts work on a variety of assignments, including business interest valuations, purchase price allocations, impairment testing, intellectual property valuations, complex financial instruments, stock options, and dispute consulting.

Job Description

• Analyze complex financial analyses and instruments, understanding and applying accepted procedures and methods of valuation
• Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, market conditions, and economic factors to inform valuation assumptions and methodologies
• Prepare detailed valuation reports and presentations
• Aid management in planning and managing engagement activity and follow through to achieve results
• Demonstrate technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication
• Mentor and train new staff in areas of expertise and responsibility
• Collect and organize relevant financial and operational data to support valuation models and assessments
• Cook up and coordinate various phases of engagement with management
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Recognize complex technical issues, evaluate facts efficiently, and use strategic decision-making skills to assist management in solving problems
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of valuation reports, presentations, and documentation with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in use of all technology necessary to perform execution, including advanced Excel modeling and common finance-related software

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time

Physical demands

Minimal distractions

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years in relevant position or significant academic background

Preferred Education and Experience

None required at hire; must be willing and able to pursue Certified Valuation Analyst, Chartered Financial Analyst, Accredited Senior Appraiser, Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, and/or Certified Public Accountant with Accredited in Business Valuation designation shortly after hire

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.