Senior Associate, Disputes and Investigations (Forensic Valuation)

Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
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 work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals. We are recognized by Global Arbitration Review as one of the leading firms of independent experts for arbitration and considered a top three firm by Who’s Who Legal based on the number of experts across the globe. Our clients include major banks, leading law firms, private equity firms and well-known corporations and upper-mid-sized companies.
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, as well as other practice groups within A&M. 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 our team through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.
What will you be doing?
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 perform directed 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
Working closely with Managing Directors, Senior Directors, Directors, and Managers 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
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 members
Creating a learning environment by providing constructive 360-degree feedback
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
Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team
Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
Supporting internal development of valuations frameworks, modeling templates, and analysis tools

Qualifications:

3 to 6 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
Knowledge of financial statement entry and analysis, KPI development and benchmarking, comparative analysis, and financial forecasting development (three-statement modeling)
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/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
Experience in three-statement financial modeling, scenario stress modelling, and creating models from scratch
Ability to create discount rates using BUM, CAPM, and WACC
Practical working knowledge of control premia / minority interest discounts, as well as NAV and DLOM development via OPM frameworks
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for purposes of extensive data analysis and valuation modeling
Prior practical or analytical experience in the real estate industry or exposure to real estate appraisal is considered an asset
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 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 internal and external relationships, and assist with research for 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

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.
The salary range is $90,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
Inclusive Diversity
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
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It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
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