Director - Valuation Advisory Group

Stout Groep•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stout is seeking a Director level candidate to join the San Francisco/Miami Office. For the right candidate, this position offers a rare opportunity to join the leadership ranks of a well-established/respected Real Estate Valuation group. With Stout, you’ll have the opportunity to work nationally and even internationally on engagements for a variety of purposes including financial reporting, purchase price allocation, estate and gift tax appraisal, condemnation, property tax appeal, bankruptcy, shareholder disputes, damage cases, divorce settlement, and other types of litigation support. In addition, you will regularly interact with colleagues from other valuation disciplines including Business Valuation and Machinery/Equipment Valuation. Expectations are high at Stout, but with high expectations come just rewards. We have a very supportive environment, and we pride ourselves on providing our employees every opportunity for career and personal growth.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to achieve sustainable origination
Understanding of financial and real estate principles
Viewed in external community as an expert in his/her field
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient in Argus Enterprise
Strong management skills
Highly motivated and goal oriented
Good interpersonal skills (With both clients and co-workers)
Detail oriented
High quality control abilities
Tenacious, but team oriented
Creative and Positive
Must be a State Certified Commercial Appraiser
4-year degree in real estate, finance, economics or general business
Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate appraisal required
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office products, particularly Excel and Word
Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

MAI designation preferred
Interest and/or Active Involvement in Related Professional Associations
Testimony Experience a plus

Responsibilities

Project management - Completing and overseeing appraisals of a variety property types (including property inspections, market research, preparation of analysis, and report writing)
Interacting with clients
Marketing and business development (e.g., actively participating in networking events and conferences)
Managing Associates and Analysts (assisting with their scheduling, review of work product, mentoring, training)
Consult with high-level professionals including attorneys, CFOs, CEOs, Corporate Controllers, Directors of Acquisition, Accounting Firms, and owner/operators of real estate
Managing and reviewing appraisal work of Associates and Analysts.
Some travel is required.