Business Valuation Advisory - Manager

CohnReznick• , MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CohnReznick is hiring a Manager to support its Valuation Advisory practice. The team provides a wide range of valuation services and works with clients across industries, including technology, life sciences, consumer products, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, construction, cannabis, and healthcare. The position is hybrid, with professionals encouraged to work together in the office an average of three days per week; the team determines the specific in-office cadence. The Manager prepares and reviews valuation analyses and reports for businesses, equity interests, and intangible assets. Valuations support financial reporting, tax, transactional, corporate, and strategic planning purposes. The role also involves complex financial analysis and modeling, client and market-data review, engagement management, client relationship development, business development, and oversight and development of staff. The successful candidate brings at least five years of relevant valuation experience, a strong technical background in fair value measurement and financial reporting, and business valuation experience for tax purposes. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a valuation credential—or significant progress toward one expected to be completed within a year—are required. The role requires strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple engagements and travel as needed. CohnReznick offers a total rewards package that includes paid time off, a flexible work environment, expanded parental benefits, learning and development resources, paid volunteer time, and a discretionary performance bonus. For Maryland, the salary range is $120,000 to $180,000; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, business administration, or a related field.
ASA, CPA/ABV, CFA, or another valuation credential, or significant progress toward a credential expected to be obtained within one year.
At least five years of experience performing and reviewing valuations of business entities, ownership interests, and intangible assets/purchase price allocations for financial reporting, transactional and corporate planning, and tax purposes at a Big Four or top 20 public accounting and advisory firm or a national valuation firm.
Demonstrated experience and a strong technical background in fair value measurement and financial reporting, including ASC 805 and ASC 350, and business valuations for tax purposes, including estate and gift tax and Section 409A.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Ability to work independently on multiple engagements with competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented environment.
Strong knowledge of corporate finance and accounting concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
Action-oriented and decisive, willing to take a hands-on role in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget; a self-starter and independent thinker.
Highly motivated, with a positive attitude.
Willingness to travel as needed.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Capital IQ.
Proven ability to interact effectively with internal partners and directors and with client personnel.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review valuation analyses and reports for businesses and equity interests for financial reporting, tax, and corporate and strategic planning purposes across a variety of industries.
Develop complex financial analyses and financial models.
Review and analyze client financial data, market data, industry data, and economic data.
Serve as the day-to-day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls with clients and management; and communicate conflicts, delays, issues, and findings to supervisors and clients in a timely manner.
Collaborate with engagement partners and supervisors on all aspects of engagements and coordinate with personnel across service lines.
Mentor, supervise, train, and develop staff, and provide performance feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Manage client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines.
Develop and maintain client relationships, respond promptly to client communications, and identify opportunities to cross-sell services.
Pursue and support business development, including preparing proposals, participating in industry practice groups and external professional organizations, and developing thought leadership.
Work with team members at all levels to identify and resolve client problems or issues promptly.
Contribute to improvements in internal processes, procedures, policies, analyses, and models.