Associate, Valuation Services – Personal Property  (Finance)

Description

Associate, Valuation Services - Personal Property (Machinery & Equipment, Fixed Assets, FF&E)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. The powerful combination of our valuation experience and A&M's operational heritage helps private equity, hedge funds, business development companies, banks and other financial services companies address valuation issues efficiently and effectively.

A&M is known for analyzing and resolving complex situations which often require the application of sophisticated valuation techniques. Due to increasing demand for such analysis, A&M has invested globally in building a team of valuation experts to provide a full suite of valuation services in the areas of financial reporting and tax compliance, transaction opinions, complex financial instruments, alternative investments, structured finance, and litigation support. This has resulted in our Valuation Services group growing steadily year over year and becoming one of the leading in the industry.

What will you be doing?

As part of a select and highly skilled Financial & Tax Reporting Valuation team, you will have the opportunity to assist in the valuation of a variety of personal property assets including manufacturing/process & associated plant equipment, office furniture, fixtures & related equipment; computer equipment & software; laboratory and test equipment; forklifts, trucks, trailers & construction equipment; tooling, jigs, molds, and dies; leasehold improvements; and construction in progress in the context of business combinations, impairment testing and measurement, fresh-start accounting, cost segregation, and other transactions. You will assist in the review and consideration of company provided information (including financial statements, fixed asset detail and records, and other relevant documentation) in order to derive indications of value using a variety of approaches including market and cost. You will also analyze market and industry information for use in the financial models and develop trend lines and other key statistics / inputs. You will also be involved in site inspections. Through your detailed analysis, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the client from the big picture to the smallest detail, including understanding of the operations of a client's business and how the personal property assets support the business operations and strategy .

Some of the primary responsibilities are:

• Researching market comparable assets to support valuation of certain machinery & equipment.

• Traveling to client sites to understand the company processes and operations.

• Working directly with clients to gather information and insight about the details of the fixed assets.

• Managing and planning own project workflows.

• Organizing and managing internal projects and client documents.

• Participating in due diligence calls and meetings with clients.

• Assist in developing narrative reports describing the methodologies used, key assumptions and rationale, and findings.

The indications of value that are derived from your analysis will be used by clients in their financial statements, reports to their boards of directors, and required tax filings in various tax jurisdictions. Third-party auditors and tax advisors for the client will review your indications of value and test for soundness and completeness.

Who will you be working with?

At A&M, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse entrepreneurial team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of experience with others. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure. Our Financial & Tax Reporting team works with a variety of large-cap and mid-cap private equity firms, corporate clients and financial institutions providing you with broad industry exposure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Financial &Tax Reporting Valuation Associate, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects. From middle market to multi-billion-dollar public companies, you will gain a unique high-level view of how to assist management teams in understanding value. Utilizing your critical thinking and research, you will have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a variety of valuation projects. You will be working closely as a team with experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about A&M's benefits. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized and on the job training. Learn more about why A&M is a great place to work.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degrees in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong writing skills and experience with developing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Microsoft Word

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Effective project management and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented environment

• Ambitious, results driven, self-starter with a desire to thrive in a collaborative entrepreneurial culture

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $120,000 - $130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.