Valuations Analyst

Valuations Analyst (Future Deal Team Analyst)

Main Street is a publicly traded investment firm that primarily provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market portfolio. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.

We are looking for a valuations analyst to join our growing team, with the opportunity to transition to a principal investment role in the Lower Middle Market investment group. We are looking for someone that can bring their attention to detail, strong work ethic and organizational skills to our team and organization. We are searching for a self-starter with a positive attitude who will focus on getting the job done in an efficient and effective manner in a deadline sensitive environment.

This position will be engaged as a member of the corporate accounting and finance team primarily assisting with the quarterly valuations of investments in our portfolio companies. This role offers the opportunity to further develop valuation/finance skills, in addition to general accounting and analysis skills. Assuming strong performance consistent with expectations, this position will have the opportunity to transition to a principal investment role in the Lower Middle Market investment group within 24 months (subject to personnel needs and performance).

Responsibilities

• Assist lower middle market and middle market investment groups in the preparation of quarterly portfolio company valuation models
• Prepare and analyze valuation metrics/summary schedules
• Assist in organizing and providing valuation data to external auditors and third-party valuation consultants.
• SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)
• Management (internal) reporting and analysis
• Special projects and ad hoc reporting as directed by executive management
• Investor and Analyst presentations

Skills/Qualifications

• Should exhibit strong organizational and communication skills
• Must demonstrate leadership potential and exhibit strong performance
• Should be outgoing and exhibit strong interpersonal skills
• Must exhibit a strong work ethic and be willing to complete projects accurately under tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master's in Accounting or MBA is a plus)
• Prefer candidates who currently have a CPA or CFA designation or are currently working towards one of these designations
• Significant exposure to general accounting is required (valuations/financial modeling experience is a differentiator)
• 1.5-3 years of experience in banking, accounting, or related finance function (preferably through public accounting) is required
• Strong accounting and GAAP background required
• Should exhibit strong Microsoft Excel skills

Future Deal-Team Position Responsibilities/Experiences

• The evaluation of prospective investment opportunities.
• Marketing initiatives to establish and maintain relationships with institutions and investment bankers that would provide Main Street with future deal flow.
• Interactions with investment bankers to learn more about potential deal opportunities.
• Management meetings with prospective portfolio companies in order to fully evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the potential investment.
• Modeling, transaction structuring, and financial due diligence.
• Board meetings with portfolio companies that update the investment team on investment performance and strategic initiatives.
• Financial analysis and modeling to evaluate various transaction structures.
• Company and industry research.
• Preparation of internal investment committee presentations.
• Assistance in drafting investment summaries and investment memos.
• Negotiation of confidentiality agreements with investment bankers and other intermediaries.
• Assistance in due diligence process through financial analysis, research, review of management and/or lender presentations, and management interviews.
• Updates of portfolio company models and assumptions to represent current investment value on a routine basis.
• Contact, investment bank, and transaction database management.

Why Join Main Street's Growing Team?

• Unique and differentiated lower middle market investment strategy
• Supportive and dynamic team-based work environment
• Great compensation and benefits

Company Benefits

At Main Street, we're committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day. Our competitive compensation package includes bonus opportunities and restricted stock awards, along with fully employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage. Employees start with 15 days of paid time off, enjoy 12 company holidays, and receive an immediate 401(k) employer match beginning the first of the month following their hire date—without any vesting schedule.

We proudly support professional development by covering licensing and continuing education costs, and we provide 100% company‑paid parking and access to an on‑site gym. Additional benefits include a Scholarship Program for dependents, volunteer time off to participate in charitable and volunteer activities, paid parental leave, and access to back-up caregiving services, among many other perks designed to support your well‑being and success.

Location

Our Corporate Office is in a premier office building in the Uptown/ Galleria area in Houston, Texas (1300 Post Oak Blvd, 8 th Floor, Houston, TX 77056).

Our Commitment

Main Street Capital Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and its employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories.