EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - Real Estate Valuation - Director

Location: New York, Hoboken, Boston, Philadelphia

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The Opportunity

EY-Parthenon’s unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

EY-Parthenon's Corporate Finance Real Estate practice is a recognized leader in the field. We advise clients on strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, fair market value, and asset diligence needs. Team members benefit from varied engagements, structured mentorship, and learning opportunities designed to foster professional growth and leadership.

Your key responsibilities

As a Director within EY-Parthenon’s Corporate Finance Real Estate practice, you will lead and oversee corporate finance and valuation engagements, including valuations, strategic assessments, and optimizing value for clients. Your contributions will be integral in providing rigorous analysis and actionable recommendations.

• Manage client assignments from inception through completion, ensuring delivery of high‑quality work, compliance with all relevant regulations, and adherence to project timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with client management to support financial reporting, transaction analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to management aimed at improving business performance and maximizing value.
• Lead valuations for M&A, financial reporting, tax purposes and strategic advisory.
• Manage the valuation of tangible and intangible assets, including land, improvements, and leaseholds.
• Establish and cultivate robust client relationships, identify emerging business opportunities, and contribute to the expansion of EYP’s service capabilities.
• Mentor, develop, and supervise junior team members, promoting a culture founded on continuous professional development and excellence.
• Remain current with industry advancements, regulatory updates, and valuation practices, and integrate such insights into client offerings.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated expertise in valuation, corporate finance, regulatory and accounting matters specific to real estate services.
• Comprehensive understanding of real estate fundamentals, corporate finance principles, business analysis, and valuation methodologies and techniques.
• Advanced analytical abilities, quantitative skills, and proficiency in financial modeling, with a capacity for distilling complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven experience influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Superior project management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities in a demanding environment.
• Unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and the highest standards of client service.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field and at least 5 years of related real estate work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related real estate work experience.
• Advanced understanding of real estate fundamentals, business analysis, and strategic advisory.
• Proficient in developing financial models independently.
• Demonstrated success in resolving complex problems and challenging projects.
• Significant experience in valuation, corporate finance, or financial advisory within the real estate sector.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• Prior experience in valuation and corporate finance within a professional services or Big 4 environment.
• Extensive Background in the real estate industry.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise.
• Progress towards or completion of the MAI designation or state real estate certified appraisal licensing.
• Experience with ARGUS real estate modeling software.
• Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools and emerging technologies relevant to valuation and corporate finance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex, cross‑jurisdictional engagements.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

• Strategic and analytical thinkers with a commitment to delivering value and driving innovation within the industry.
• Self‑motivated professionals who prosper in collaborative, diverse, and challenging environments.
• Individuals possessing a strong analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability to evolving circumstances.
• Leaders who inspire trust, promote professional development, and embody EY’s core values.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $121,600 to $222,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $145,900 to $253,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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