Senior Associate (Financial Restructuring or Distressed Real Estate Preferred)

J.S. Held LLC•Solana Beach, CA

15h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise, serving as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations, with over 100 locations worldwide. They are committed to fostering a sense of community and inspiring employees to achieve results. The company is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic team in San Diego, focusing primarily on distressed real estate projects. This role involves a variety of tasks, from low-to-mid-level responsibilities to higher-level strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding or quick ability to grasp the firm's work, with a preferred background in real estate operations or finance. Approximately 40% of the role requires on-site management of properties, involving hands-on operational oversight. Clients often require swift expert advice for situations necessitating restructuring, workout, turnaround, or wind-down strategies. The position is based in the San Diego County area, requiring full-time work in the office 5 days per week.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Audit, Big 4 Accounting, Banking, Finance and/or distressed asset consulting or restructuring, or related fields.
Deep understanding of financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Highly organized, dynamic and possess the ability to pivot and shift focus without losing deadlines or priorities.
A willingness to travel, up to 40%, as required by client service needs.
Should be motivated, demonstrate a high degree of energy, and be a self-starter; someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and who takes initiative to get the job done.
Must have the ability to multitask, often in a time-pressured, urgent environment.
Excellent financial, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent project management skills and proven capabilities to support project teams.
Ability to independently develop and write superior quality work product with limited oversight.
Ability to work both independently, as well as a team member.
Must be able to sit for long period of time.
Must be comfortable to work in a remote and/or hybrid environment.
Must be flexible to work outside of the 8:30am – 5:30pm business hours if needed.
Must be flexible to travel.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.
A Master's or specialty in Real Estate is a plus.
Experience in corporate finance, banking, consulting or accounting preferred.
CPA, CFA, CTP, and CIRA are a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the reporting manager in project management and financial analysis across a wide range of projects and industries, including real estate and operating companies.
Execute and review detailed financial modeling, build and analyze cash flow forecasts, and conduct comprehensive financial statement reviews.
Assist in the preparation of assessments and court reporting.
Conduct industry research and contribute to client engagements with due diligence.
Collaborate effectively within project teams and interact with senior-level client personnel.
Manage physical on-site property operations and ensure operational efficiencies.
Maintain strict adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes and procedures.
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain credibility in all interactions.