Director, Disputes and Investigations (Forensic Valuation)

Disputes And Investigations Director

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare why our people love working at A&M.

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. 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.

You will be part of a team helping to resolve complex matters that pose a threat or disruption to normal operations for our clients. You will conduct research, conduct financial, valuation, and/or damages analysis, and provide litigation support.

You will be helping our clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their legal matters relating to complex accounting, valuation and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving economic disputes, claims, misunderstandings, investigations of white-collar crime, forensic accounting and consulting, and post-acquisition disputes. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the client, the industry and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details. You will help to develop presentations and reports to effectively communicate the analyses, findings, and insights to the client and/or Court. Relying on your initiative and flexibility to deliver results in an agile and collaborative team environment, you will build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses.

Some of the main responsibilities are:

• Working on high profile and complex matters that incorporate valuation concepts and tools, including conducting data analysis and valuation modelling
• Providing team and task management by developing clear workplans and providing direction and guidance to staff
• Working closely with Managing Directors, Senior Directors, and Directors to identify and provide any needed project support
• Providing support on complex accounting and valuation related matters and disputes (example project types include investigations, forensic accounting, damage calculations, solvency analysis, settlement models, post-acquisition disputes, and general litigation support)
• Conducting research, synthesizing information, and developing reports for high profile clients
• Conducting the quality control review of reports and other client deliverables
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues
• Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking "outside the box"
• Clearly presenting findings to internal team leadership
• Creating a learning environment by providing meaningful coaching and feedback to others, while also facilitating the learning and development and growth opportunities of direct reports
• Creating an inclusive team working environment with trust and respect, seeking different viewpoints that lead to continuous improvement and growth
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Developing client relationships and assisting with business development

Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience in valuation, public audit and/or a forensic and dispute consulting practice
• Valuation certification such as ASA/MRICS (or equivalent certification) desired
• CPA designation preferred
• Experience working on various types of complex valuation matters including restructuring (e.g., solvency) and support conclusions for key assumptions
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in valuation standards (fair market value, fair value, investment value, and liquidation value)
• Applied understanding of valuation approaches including market (guideline, transaction), income (DCF, capitalization of earnings), cost, and asset, and premise of value (going concern and liquidation)
• Experience in performing financial statement analysis including the use of trend, common-size, and ratio analyses
• Ability to create discount rates using BUM, CAPM, and WACC
• Knowledgeable on control premia and minority interest discounts
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for purposes of extensive data analysis and valuation modeling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Proficient in use of market intelligence platforms (S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and team management skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs
• Hybrid - Ability to work in a flexible hybrid work arrangement, part time in physical office and remote
• Flexibility to travel

Demonstrated Management Skills:

• Estimate time required for various project tasks and workstreams
• Scope and develop project work plans, strategy and budgets, and deliver results
• Execute on and manage multiple workstreams
• Develop/implement solutions to complex problems; ability to "think outside the box"
• Experience in supervising, developing and motivating staff by providing them with leadership, mentoring, performance feedback and career guidance
• Ability to build client relationships, internally and externally, and assist with business development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred), finance, economics or other business related field
• Accounting, auditing and valuations experience gained at a Big 4 accounting firm and/or independent consulting firm

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Disputes and Investigations Director, 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. You will have the opportunity to apply your critical thinking, analysis and research skills in complex, ambiguous situations. Building on your communication skills, you will work to distill your findings into concise, intuitive, and compelling data stories. You will be working closely as a team with experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities. You will have the opportunity to lead various project workstreams, while gaining exposure to a variety of disputes and investigations, across an array of clients and industries.

Your journey at A&M:

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. 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, as well as networking opportunities with renowned legal and accounting experts. Learn more about why A&M is a wonderful place to work.

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