Senior Director - Institutional Valuation

Cushman & Wakefield•Tampa, FL

1d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Cushman & Wakefield’s Institutional Valuation group is hiring state-licensed appraisers in primary and secondary markets across the United States. The Institutional Practice focuses on valuation and consulting for quarterly and annual fund valuation for fair value financial reporting. The Senior Director will work alongside senior leadership preparing appraisal reports and related consulting and financial analytics. Product-type specialization may cover a limited number of real estate asset types or a broader range. The role involves handling multiple assignments simultaneously and maintaining consistent methodology across portfolios. Work includes timely assignment completion, data collection and market research, analysis of complex scenarios and revenue and expense performance, cash flow projections and present value analysis (typically using Argus Enterprise), comparable sales analysis, detailed cost analysis, and reconciliation of final values. Domestic travel is expected. The candidate must be willing to obtain necessary state licensing and attend occasional industry functions. The successful candidate will bring strong communication and analytical skills and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They will provide reliable client service, solve problems proactively, communicate with senior executives, and participate in client presentations and conference calls discussing markets, asset types, quarterly trends, and insights. The role also requires adaptability to new systems, databases, and AI tools, as well as commitment to professional development and continual learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related area.
5 to 10 years of institutional valuation experience.
State Certified General License.
Argus Enterprise knowledge.
Advanced user of the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook/Teams, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Solid understanding of Fair Value (ASC 820) and IVS.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to solve advanced and multifaceted problems.
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and follow through to completion.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work proactively in a team.
Willingness to learn new systems and databases and use AI tools for efficiencies.
Willingness to travel domestically.

Nice To Haves

MAI designation.
Familiarity with AMC platforms such as Altus/AVI and Situs VMS, and quarterly attribution.
Real estate portfolio experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare appraisal reports and related consulting and financial analytics.
Handle multiple valuation assignments simultaneously and maintain consistent methodology across portfolios.
Complete assignments in a timely manner, including data collection and market research.
Analyze complex scenarios and revenue and expense performance.
Prepare cash flow projections and present value analyses, typically using Argus Enterprise.
Analyze comparable sales and detailed costs, and reconcile final values.
Provide timely, reliable, and courteous service to clients.
Interface directly with senior executives at clients and target companies.
Participate in client presentations and conference calls about markets, specific asset types, quarterly trends, and insights.
Travel domestically and attend occasional industry functions.
Obtain necessary state licensing.