Managing Director, Valuation & Capital Market Analysis - Real Estate

BDO USA, P.C. • Chicago, IL

15h • $240,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Valuation & Capital Market Analysis Managing Director is responsible for
leading, executing and delivery of challenging valuation engagements by
participating in all aspects of projects, from the initial proposal preparation,
through project completion. In this role, the Managing Director is actively
engaged in the management of business valuation assignments and managing staff
in the development of such assignments. In addition, the Valuation & Capital
Market Analysis Managing Director will be charged with assisting with business
development activities and appraisal reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, required
• Fifteen (15) plus years of real estate business valuation experience at one of the Big 4 accounting firms or a national role at a small to mid-size firm, required
• Significant experience in real estate valuation and consulting, required
• Prior experience in financial reporting valuation and appraisal review, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills 
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Capable of effective managing a team of valuation professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel 
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability for intermittent travel within the US and internationally required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Business Administration, preferred
• State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license, preferred
• MAI, ASA, CPA, CFA, AM, or other valuation industry credentials, preferred 
• Prior experience with Argus Enterprise and CoStar, preferred

Responsibilities

• Executes office business development plan in conjunction with the Valuation leader 
• Builds relationships with key executives and stakeholders in support of the growth of the office business lines and industries
• Understands how to work with Alliance Firms and coordinates with international firms as appropriate on opportunities as they arise
• Contributes business development thought leadership, tools and resources to the broader national platform
• Ensures Client Project Delivery including but not limited to:
• Performing of related company, industry and economic research 
• Analysis of client financial statements
• Construction of financial models
• Assessment of operational profitability and financial conditions
• Development and review of cash flow forecasts
• Performing of benchmark analysis
• Documentation and maintenance of all appropriate aspects of work product
• Composition of narrative reports in support of valuation analyses
• Preparation of necessary exhibits and memos in illustration of complex issues
• Ensuring of quality controls are adherence in association with all work products
• Participation in internal and external client meetings
• Other duties as required
• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Valuation & Capital Market Analysis (“VCMA”) Staff on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures VCMA Staff are trained on all relevant valuation databases and models
• Evaluates the performance of VCMA Staff and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for VCMA Staff
• Acts as Career Advisor to VCMA Staff, as appropriate

Benefits

• BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
• The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees