Real Estate Valuation Principal

WithumSmith+Brown PC•Orlando, FL

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Withum is seeking a Real Estate Valuation Principal to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group). This experienced professional will serve as a regional practice leader with significant responsibilities in business development, staff training, and management. The role offers the opportunity to work directly with other accounting professionals on a diverse client base, performing accounting, auditing, advisory, and tax functions related to real estate valuation.

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of experience
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
Ability to commute to one of our office locations (Orlando, FL or Boca Raton, FL). Candidates in the South Florida market (Miami and/or Ft. Lauderdale areas) will also be considered.
Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
Excel, Word, and Adobe proficiency
Must be a Certified General Appraiser who is qualified to be a Registered Supervisory Appraiser (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

Advanced designations such as the MAI, MRICS, CCIM, ASA, and AI-GRS or advanced candidacy for such designations is preferred.
Principals are expected to hold an advanced designation, such as the MAI, AI-GRS, ASA, etc., or be an advanced candidate for such.
Argus familiarity a plus, but not required.
Experienced professionals with advanced credentials/professional designations who do not have supervisory responsibility for junior staff/trainees may be able to work from anywhere in the nation.

Responsibilities

Assisting audit, tax, and advisory teams in developing the appropriate scope of work for real estate valuation engagements
Analyzing and reviewing physical and financial characteristics of properties
Performing site visits to collect data on and performing observations of real estate
Researching and analyzing real estate markets, economics, public records, and sale and lease data
Performing independent appraisals of real property for estates, financial planning, lending, litigation, financial reporting, and other intended uses
Assisting audit teams in appraisal reviews of third-party reports and performing independent validation of values and inputs used in audits
Attending industry and professional society meetings, conferences, marketing, and recruitment events as necessary
Taking an active role in business development, client management, and project management
Demonstrating the ability to supervise junior and/or trainee-level staff as needed
Performing miscellaneous tasks as assigned