Associate Director, Damages & Valuations

Secretariat•Denver, CO

2d•$150,000 - $182,000

About The Position

Secretariat is hiring an Associate Director for its expanding Damages & Valuations practice. The role is part of a Chicago-based group handling large and complex domestic and international commercial damages matters, including asset misappropriation, business valuations, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and financial reporting. Assignments may bring together valuation, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles. The Associate Director manages engagements from planning through completion, including work plans, teams, budgets, administrative matters, reporting, and presentation of findings, while maintaining high-quality client service. The position is client-facing and involves relationship management, business development, marketing, proposal preparation, risk and compliance oversight, and coaching junior team members. Travel is required. Compensation is listed at $150,000–$182,000 USD, with the amount based on factors including experience, skills, and location.

Requirements

Fully qualified holder of a CPA and/or CFA designation.
Holder of or pursuing a valuation credential such as ABV, CVA, ASA, or equivalent.
At least 6 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or business valuation.
Strong expert report writing skills to complement analytics.
Ability to quickly assimilate information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions to complex problems.
Ability to manage and prioritize personal and team time, potentially amid competing deadlines.
Ability to manage junior and senior team members and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, identify issues and risks that should be escalated to senior staff, and ideally suggest viable solutions.
Excellent analytical and problem-resolution abilities.
Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills.
Desire to participate in or lead auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice and firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms.

Responsibilities

Manage assignments from start to finish, including designing and implementing work plans, allocating and managing team members, reporting and presenting findings, and overseeing budgets and administrative matters.
Maintain the highest quality of client service throughout assignments.
Serve as the operational, client-facing member of assignment teams; develop client relationships and manage expectations.
Identify prospective clients and business leads, and develop a professional network by attending relevant conferences and events.
Contribute to marketing activities, including drafting articles, participating in webinars and seminars, and supporting and promoting Secretariat events.
Prepare and present pitches and commercial or technical proposals for prospective clients as part of a team.
Use appropriate judgment in assessing risks to clients and Secretariat, and ensure compliance with internal risk processes and policies throughout assignments.
Coach and develop junior team members, provide feedback during assignments and appraisals, and support their development needs.