Valuation Analyst / Associate - Financial Reporting (Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL)

You are here: Home / Featured Jobs / Valuation Analyst / Associate – Financial Reporting (Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL) Our client is a top rated independent financial advisory & valuation practice. The Financial Analyst will primarily perform valuations of privately-held companies, purchase price allocation work, goodwill impairment, and tax for financial reporting purposes as well as illiquid securities and supporting business development activities Responsibilities Analyze competitive industry dynamics and financial conditions of peer companies, evaluate business plans, adjust financial statements, and build cost allocation models Conduct research on client, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market multiples, comparable ratios, and credit spreads. Participate in due diligence activities on pending M&A transactions, public-company purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment measurement, international restructurings and private-company fairness opinions Assist in report preparation, proposals and executive presentations Prepare and analyze financial and economic data for tax and regulatory compliance Review and analyze U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements Research comparable publicly-traded companies Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction. Perform valuation analyses on companies and their securities across a wide range of industries using relevant qualitative information gathered and through the application of proprietary quantitative valuation models. Assist in preparing formal client reports. Requirements 3-5 years’ work experience at a valuation firm or public accounting firm. Undergraduate BS or BA, or a Graduate MS or MBA degree in Finance from top college. Any coursework in valuation or securities analysis a plus. Must have CFA or be in the process of obtaining it. Advanced, working knowledge of Excel and Word. Strong oral and written communication skills and superior analytical capabilities are essential. Self starter and ability to master new tasks quickly. Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements in a team setting. Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical due dates. Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. Location: Dallas, TX – Chicago, IL Salary: Highly Competitive Base Salary Plus Quarterly Profit-Share & Year End Bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers On The Move