Spring 2027 Valuation Intern - Chicago

Cherry Bekaert • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us. As a Valuation Services Intern you will: Work closely with practice leadership to complete a variety of valuation engagements including enterprise, debt, equity, and intangible asset related valuations for private equity clients, alternative asset managers, Business Development Company (BDC) clients, privately held businesses, and publicly traded companies. Perform business enterprise and debt valuation engagements for private equity and debt clients using standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, comparable transactions and comparable public companies. Analyze and evaluate portfolio company audit and reporting results, working capital and cash flow, evaluation of financial covenants, and other general financial analysis. Perform purchase price allocations for financial reporting and/or tax purposes under US GAAP. Analyze historical financial and operating results of target companies to explain business trends and identify risks. Analyze and challenge assumptions related to future financial projections. Assist in the development of discount rates (WACC). Conduct financial statement analysis (e.g., common size analysis, ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparative analysis). Perform market/ industry research and develop industry growth estimates. Assist with preparation of valuation reports.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• experience working with financial models is nice to have
• Interest in pursuing advanced degree and/or certification (MBA, MS, ASA, ABV, CFA)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with practice leadership to complete a variety of valuation engagements including enterprise, debt, equity, and intangible asset related valuations for private equity clients, alternative asset managers, Business Development Company (BDC) clients, privately held businesses, and publicly traded companies.
• Perform business enterprise and debt valuation engagements for private equity and debt clients using standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, comparable transactions and comparable public companies.
• Analyze and evaluate portfolio company audit and reporting results, working capital and cash flow, evaluation of financial covenants, and other general financial analysis.
• Perform purchase price allocations for financial reporting and/or tax purposes under US GAAP.
• Analyze historical financial and operating results of target companies to explain business trends and identify risks.
• Analyze and challenge assumptions related to future financial projections.
• Assist in the development of discount rates (WACC).
• Conduct financial statement analysis (e.g., common size analysis, ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparative analysis).
• Perform market/ industry research and develop industry growth estimates.
• Assist with preparation of valuation reports.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern