Associate, Damages & Valuations

Secretariat • Los Angeles, CA

23h • $92,500 - $110,000

About The Position

Associates join Secretariat’s expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. The Denver-based group handles large and complex commercial damages matters, including misappropriations of assets, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and other domestic and international disputes. The work exposes Associates to complex issues that integrate finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

Associates conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research; analyze financial and non-financial information; and communicate findings to colleagues and clients. They help prepare expert and rebuttal reports, communicate with clients and counsel, prepare for and attend hearings, trials, and mediations, and manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements. The role calls for strong analytical and quantitative skills, communication, and creativity, along with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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 US without need for sponsorship in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting is preferred.
• Prior experience at a Big Four accounting firm is an asset.
• Pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus.
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus.

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