Business Valuation Sr. Associate


Los Angeles
Permanent
$100,000 - $150,000 USD a year
Finance and Accounting
PR/602946_1784917724
Business Valuation Sr. Associate

Senior Associate, Valuation Advisory

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join a growing Valuation Advisory practice. This individual will support complex valuation engagements related to M&A, financial reporting, tax compliance, fairness opinions, portfolio valuations, and strategic decision-making. The role offers significant client exposure, analytical responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform business, equity, and intangible asset valuations using DCF, public company, precedent transaction, and other accepted valuation methodologies.
  • Build and maintain financial models and conduct detailed financial analysis.
  • Support purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, fairness opinions, portfolio valuations, and tax-related valuation engagements.
  • Research industries, public companies, transactions, and capital markets.
  • Prepare valuation reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
  • Participate in client meetings and help manage project timelines and workflows.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to practice development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3-6 years of experience in valuation, transaction advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and financial statement analysis skills.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • CFA, ASA, CPA, ABV, CVA, or progress toward a professional designation.
  • Experience with fairness opinions, PPAs, goodwill impairment, or portfolio valuations.
  • Familiarity with Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet, Bloomberg, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working with private equity firms or middle-market companies.
  • Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, Python, AI tools, or related technologies.

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Organized, proactive, and collaborative.
  • Comfortable interacting directly with clients and senior professionals.
  • Motivated to learn and grow within a dynamic advisory environment.

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