Senior Associate, Advisory Services - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

ESOP Advisory Services Senior Associate

Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 37th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Doeren Mayhew is seeking an ESOP Advisory Services Senior Associate to support our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of clients nationwide and offers significant career growth opportunities within the firm.

The ESOP Analyst will leverage experience in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and ESOP administration to support the firm's ESOP transaction services. This is a client-facing role focused on executing new ESOP transactions across all phases of the transaction lifecycle, including financial analysis, deal structuring, bank financing, client presentations, and ESOP closings. Over time, the ideal candidate will develop the skills and expertise to independently lead ESOP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze financial models to support ESOP feasibility, valuation, and transaction structuring
• Apply valuation methodologies including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Public Comparables, and Capitalized Earnings to assess company value
• Spread and normalize historical financial statements, adjusting for non-recurring or extraordinary items in accordance with GAAP
• Perform variance analysis, risk assessments, and forecasting to refine financial projections and transaction assumptions
• Prepare clear, professional, and client-ready deliverables that articulate company performance, valuation conclusions, and market trends
• Support all phases of ESOP transactions, including coordination with lenders, legal counsel, trustees, and other stakeholders
• Partner with legal teams to ensure ESOP transactions align with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives
• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to maintain efficient workflows, timelines, and information sharing
• Leverage valuation expertise across a variety of client engagements supporting ESOP-driven succession planning initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in ESOP financial feasibility modeling, valuation, or related transaction work
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation methodologies, including DCF analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial analysis tools
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
• Client-centric, team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Direct experience supporting ESOP transactions, valuations, or related financial engagements preferred
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or equivalent license preferred
• Working knowledge of ERISA regulations as they relate to Employee Stock Ownership Plans preferred
• Familiarity with ESOP-specific compliance and regulatory requirements preferred
• Background in commercial banking, particularly ESOP-related lending and financing structures preferred

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.