Associate, Damages & Valuations

Secretariat • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Secretariat is hiring an Associate to join its expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. The Denver-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters, including misappropriations of assets, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and other domestic and international disputes. The work involves issues integrating finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles. Associates conduct research and analysis, assist with expert and rebuttal reports, communicate with clients and counsel, participate in hearings, trials, and mediations, and manage multiple engagements. The role requires strong analytical, quantitative, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Travel may be required as needed. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar field from an accredited university or college.
• Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial records and capital market data.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without need for future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting.
• Prior experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms.
• Pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials.
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research.
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and clients.
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports, including damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports.
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts.
• Communicate with clients and counsel.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level