Senior Associate, Business Valuations & Damages

Secretariat • Chicago, IL

4d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT THE FIRM Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you. Make your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT Our Business Valuation & Damages Team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal. We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college
• Holder of or pursing a credential in at least one of the following: CPA CBV ACA/ACCA Equivalent international accountancy qualification
• 2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or business valuation preferred; prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms preferred in audit
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required)
• Willing to occasionally travel internationally (subject to safety concerns)
• Ability to work in US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages and valuation reports)
• Conduct economic and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Develop valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits and we have a hybrid work arrangement policy.
• We support the continuing professional development of our employees.
• At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity.
• Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location.
• Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level