Senior Analyst, Inventory Appraisals (English and French fluency required)

Gordon Brothers•Montreal, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Brothers, a global leader in asset management since 1903, is seeking a Senior Analyst for Inventory Appraisals. This role, based in Montreal, requires direct communication with banks and asset-based lending clients to analyze company-provided data for inventory assessment and appraisal reports. The Senior Analyst will leverage their expertise in quantitative data analysis, industry positioning, financial performance assessment, and valuation modeling to prepare comprehensive appraisal reports. This position is crucial for understanding business and operational challenges, ensuring the highest quality product, and identifying potential business leads for other Gordon Brothers divisions. The role also involves conducting solo job inspections, client meetings, and maintaining the Appraisal Application database, adhering to USPAP standards.

Requirements

Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
University degree in business commerce or related study including finance, accounting or economics.
4-5 years prior working experience; preferable in business, audit, financial, lending, or consulting.
Proficiency with MS Excel and Word is required; working knowledge of MS PowerPoint is preferred.
Comprehensive understanding of financial statements is essential, including allocation of overhead expenses, in-depth understanding of inventory and other asset accounting methodologies.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and project management skills.
Self-motivated with the ability and willingness to manage multiple projects with a close attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects with a close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Provide full support for on-going and new valuations, including due diligence, analysis, and data collection, ensuring accuracy of supplied information.
Work in accordance with established methodology and utilize standard models and templates with direction.
Handle multiple projects from start to finish, independently, and with the support of a team, in a friendly learning environment.
Conduct back-up exhibit calls with companies to ensure Gordon Brothers has not miss-interpreted any information that was provided.
Analyze key performance metrics and prepare values along with rationale for sign-off.
Communicate directly with bank clients and appraised companies to understand company-provided information and its business and operational challenges.
Ensure the production of the highest quality product, while exceeding client expectations with respect to professionalism and expediency.
Perform research in retail, consumer products, industrial and/or other market sectors; proactively communicate to management important events and/or possible business leads that may impact or generate deals for other Gordon Brothers Group divisions.
Provide final appraisal report of quantitative and qualitative findings to client.
Conduct solo job inspections and/or client meetings as needed.
Provide additional analysis support as requested by management.
Maintain Gordon Brothers’ Appraisal Application database to ensure accurate and timely contact, company, and job information.
Become proficient in and adhere to USPAP standards, particularly as they apply to inventory valuations.
Uphold Gordon Brothers’ Core Values and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the strategic plan.