General Purpose: Seeking a full time Vice President/Associate as a team member to assist in the valuation of businesses, securities, and intangible assets. The Vice President/Associate will work on a variety of valuation assignments in numerous industries.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Vice President/Associate responsibilities include the following:

Managing projects and supervising analysts and part-time interns

Performing corporate and asset valuations including analysis of discounted cash flows, capitalization of earnings, comparable companies, merger and acquisition transactions, purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, and stock option analysis

Preparing written valuation reports for client presentation

Drafting fairness opinions

Developing client interaction and participating in due diligence meetings

Conducting company, industry, and economic research

Analyzing general economic conditions and industry specific conditions and trends

Participating in the hiring and training of analysts

Stoutervices are used for many purposes, including:

Financial, tax, and regulatory requirements

Purchase price allocation and goodwill impairment studies

Employee stock ownership plans

Mergers and acquisitions

Fairness and solvency opinions

Estate and gift taxation

Intellectual property disputes

Shareholder disputes

Property taxation

Feasibility studies

Financing purposes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Intermediate/advanced understanding of economics, financial theory and/or principles of accounting.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills (primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Relationship-focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.)

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Excels in a team-oriented work environment

Shows creativity in problem solving

Accountability and ability to multi-task

Professional presence

Strong technical and analytical skills

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Education and/or Training:

4-year degree necessary with an emphasis in finance or accounting

Minimum 4-6 years of experience in business valuation. Must have experience in purchase price allocations and other financial reporting related assignments as well as business valuation experience.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.