Associate Business Valuation and Damages (Finance)

Job Description:

THE COMPANY

Secretariat is your source for independent expert advisory services. Secretariat specializes in international arbitration, general commercial arbitration/litigation, forensic accounting, economic damages, construction, and government contracting. Secretariat's experts maintain integrity, quality, and objectivity when solving complex disputes, delivering detailed analyses, and articulating meaningful results in a clear and concise manner.

We are looking for an Associate to join our Chicago Business Valuations & Damages practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Associates at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. Our Chicago-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters involving misappropriations of assets, business valuations, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, financial reporting, and myriad of other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give the successful candidate exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating valuation, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

Description:

Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful associates at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. Our Chicago-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters involving misappropriations of assets, business valuations, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, financial reporting, and myriad of other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give the successful candidate exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating valuation, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.

Primary Duties:

• Conduct economic and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Develop valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages and valuation reports)
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice
• Willing to occasionally travel internationally (subject to safety concerns)
• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
  • Holder of or pursuing a professional credential (CPA, CFA or equivalent designation)
  • Holder of or pursuing a credential in valuation (ABV, CVA, ASA or equivalent)
  • Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms would be an asset
  • 1-2 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or business valuation would be an asset

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.