Valuations Analyst

Main Street Capital Corporation•Houston, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Main Street is seeking a Valuations Analyst to join their growing team, with the potential to transition into a principal investment role within the Lower Middle Market investment group. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills, who can effectively manage tasks in a deadline-sensitive environment. The position is part of the corporate accounting and finance team, primarily responsible for assisting with the quarterly valuations of portfolio company investments. This role offers opportunities to develop valuation, finance, general accounting, and analysis skills. With strong performance, there is a potential to move into a principal investment role within 24 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Significant exposure to general accounting is required
1.5-3 years of experience in banking, accounting, or related finance function (preferably through public accounting) is required
Strong accounting and GAAP background required
Strong organizational and communication skills
Leadership potential and strong performance
Outgoing and strong interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic and willingness to complete projects accurately under tight deadlines
Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Accounting or MBA is a plus
CPA or CFA designation or currently working towards one of these designations
Valuations/financial modeling experience is a differentiator

Responsibilities

Assist lower middle market and middle market investment groups in the preparation of quarterly portfolio company valuation models
Prepare and analyze valuation metrics/summary schedules
Assist in organizing and providing valuation data to external auditors and third-party valuation consultants
SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)
Management (internal) reporting and analysis
Special projects and ad hoc reporting as directed by executive management
Investor and Analyst presentations
Evaluation of prospective investment opportunities
Marketing initiatives to establish and maintain relationships with institutions and investment bankers that would provide Main Street with future deal flow
Interactions with investment bankers to learn more about potential deal opportunities
Management meetings with prospective portfolio companies in order to fully evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the potential investment
Modeling, transaction structuring, and financial due diligence
Board meetings with portfolio companies that update the investment team on investment performance and strategic initiatives
Financial analysis and modeling to evaluate various transaction structures
Company and industry research
Preparation of internal investment committee presentations
Assistance in drafting investment summaries and investment memos
Negotiation of confidentiality agreements with investment bankers and other intermediaries
Assistance in due diligence process through financial analysis, research, review of management and/or lender presentations, and management interviews
Updates of portfolio company models and assumptions to represent current investment value on a routine basis
Contact, investment bank, and transaction database management

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day
Bonus opportunities
Restricted stock awards
Fully employer‑paid life insurance
Short‑term disability
Long‑term disability coverage
15 days of paid time off
12 company holidays
Immediate 401(k) employer match beginning the first of the month following their hire date—without any vesting schedule
Professional development support by covering licensing and continuing education costs
100% company‑paid parking
Access to an on‑site gym
Scholarship Program for dependents
Volunteer time off to participate in charitable and volunteer activities
Paid parental leave
Access to back-up caregiving services