Valuation Senior Manager
At a glance
Senior Investment & Corporate Development role at cbh (Cherrybekaert). Chicago · full-time · $156,000–$249,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Direct valuation engagements, including business analyses, industry research and related investigations
- Evaluate project and proposal risks, and take steps to manage the firm's exposure
- Coach junior staff on valuing financial instruments, then contribute to their engagement and year-end reviews
- Coordinate with audit teams, regulators, partners and staff on client work and practice development
- Help deliver presentations and seminars, and support business development activities
What you bring
- At least seven years of progressively responsible valuation work in public accounting or consulting
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or a related area
- A valuation credential, or documented progress toward one such as CFA, ABV or ASA
- Hands-on experience building and running complex financial models, plus valuation work involving businesses, intangible assets and complex securities
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced valuation professional ready to lead engagements, mentor staff and work with clients and audit teams. The position is based in Chicago with hybrid flexibility; remote work may be considered for the right candidate. You must be eligible to work in the United States, and sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.
Cherry Bekaert’s Valuation Services practice applies traditional and cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of corporate finance analyses to provide financial advisory services to privately held and publicly-traded companies. Core service offerings include business valuations, complex financial instruments, contingent consideration, debt and equity, stock-based compensation, intangible assets for financial and tax reporting, tax compliance, mergers and acquisitions in domestic and cross border transactions, and litigation. In support of our strategic growth, we have an opportunity available for a Senior Manager to join our team, with hybrid flexibility in multiple offices throughout our footprint or possibly remote for the right resource. If the opportunity to make a meaningful impact serving as a trusted advisor to middle market clients within a supportive environment focused on leadership development excites you, let’s talk!
What your day(s) look like:
Plan, organize, conduct, manage, and oversee projects and services in business valuation analysis, industry research, and related investigative services
Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals
Supervise, train, and mentor more junior professionals on valuation of financial instruments and related services. Assess the performance of staff as part of engagement and year-end reviews
Work closely with audit teams and regulators
Work closely with Partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development processes
Participate in conducting presentations and seminars
What you bring to the role:
Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
Valuation credential or demonstrated progress towards a valuation credential such as CFA, ABV or ASA
Minimum 7 years of demonstrated progressive experience delivering valuation services in a public accounting and/or consulting environment
Valuation of businesses, business interests, and intangible assets for ASC 350, ASC 360, ASC 718, and ASC 815; complex securities and embedded derivatives; estate and gift tax and charitable contributions; IRC 165, IRC 280, IRC 367, IRC 382, IRC 409A, and IRC 861
Firsthand experience in running complex financial models
Strong research and analytical skills; ability to solve complex valuation issues
Technical skills a priority: Excel, financial modeling, model validation, model building and business writing
Experience assisting audit teams with reviews of valuation for financial reporting
Ability to effectively manage up, down and out, providing exceptional client service by leveraging communication skills to develop and maintain outstanding relationships
Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written (including technical writing), and presentation skills
Additional preferred qualifications:
Proficiency in US GAAP and/or IFRS preferred
Experience managing multiple engagements and competing priorities in a dynamic and distributed team environment
Demonstrated proficiency in supporting/leading business development activities
What you can expect from us:
Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures
Benefits Information:
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
$156,000 - $249,600About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/
Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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