Associate Director - Corporate Finance - Valuation

BRG•Boston, MA

2d•$150,000 - $300,000

About The Position

BRG Corporate Finance provides strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, lenders, and other clients. Its Transaction and Valuation Opinions practice provides valuations for transaction opinions, alternative investment portfolios, GP managers, corporate tax and financial reporting, and special situations and disputes. The Associate Director will work with senior valuation consulting professionals across a broad range of engagements and will help grow the practice in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced consulting environment. The role includes managing and mentoring junior staff, overseeing financial modeling and client deliverables, and developing client relationships. The position offers advancement opportunities. Candidates must be able to verify their legal right to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 8 years of prior valuation work experience.
Expertise in financial modeling and analysis, particularly in Excel, including constructing and understanding three-statement financial models, cash flows, and scenario analyses.
Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data.
Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, stakeholders, and other professionals.
Experience as a key team member leading the development and completion of client-ready valuation deliverables or similar client-service deliverables.
Mature presence, empathy, intellectual curiosity, and ability to learn quickly.
Strong problem-solving and project-management skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize changing work demands, and learn quickly.
Ability to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Valuation experience with a national accounting firm or valuation firm is preferred.
Significant progress toward an ASA designation, CFA, or similar designation is looked upon favorably.

Responsibilities

Direct junior staff in developing detailed financial models to value companies and fund investments.
Present thorough analyses to clients consistent with project scope.
Meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity.
Take ownership of work products, including analyses developed by junior staff.
Train junior staff in valuation fundamentals and applying those skills across the group's services.
Manage deadlines for project tasks undertaken by junior staff.
Lead preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables.
Collaborate with BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement and business development objectives.
Provide balanced project delegation, supervision, and leadership across engagement areas.
Contribute to the development of the consulting practice, including marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development.
Build a client network and become a trusted advisor.