Vice President

Prairie Capital Advisors • Chicago, IL

22h • $125,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Capital Advisors is seeking a Vice President for its nationally recognized ESOP Valuation and Opinions practice, based in the Chicago, Illinois Loop office. The role provides thought leadership and manages a portfolio of client relationships, engagements, and project teams. The Vice President leads valuation and advisory projects, oversees valuation work and staff, and presents analyses and deliverables to clients and other stakeholders. The position operates in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment at an employee-owned financial advisory firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
• Six to ten years of experience developing financial models and managing valuation engagements, transactions involving stock ownership, and other financial advisory projects.
• Deep understanding and application of valuation theory and corporate finance.
• Ability to present complex analysis and communicate difficult messages to project teams, clients, boards, shareholders, and trustees.
• Ability to independently lead projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Highly effective communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, relevant advanced degree, or certification such as CPA or CFA.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation and advisory projects, including opinions and consultancy work.
• Manage valuation engagements supporting the ESOP Valuation practice and oversee associate and analyst staff.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of valuation analyses and client work products.
• Coach, train, and oversee analysts and associates.
• Lead client and partner meetings and present deliverables, explaining and justifying analysis to clients, boards, shareholders, and trustees.
• Participate in ESOP industry events and conferences through presentations, webinars, relationship management, and/or business development.
• Keep internal reporting systems, including Sage Intacct and Salesforce, up to date to support operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with a choice of one PPO plan and two HDHP plans, including an option for HSA contributions.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Generous sick and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Company support for 401(k) and ESOP contributions made in the employee’s name.

What This Job Offers

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