Vice President

Prairie Capital Advisors • Chicago, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Capital Advisors is seeking a Vice President for its ESOP Valuation and Opinions practice in its Chicago, Illinois (Loop) office. The practice is nationally recognized for its expertise, analytical approach, and thought leadership. Vice Presidents provide thought leadership and manage client relationships, engagements, and project teams in a collaborative and entrepreneurial employee-owned environment.

The Vice President leads valuation and advisory projects, including opinions and consultancy work, and oversees valuation engagements supporting the ESOP Valuation practice. The role is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of valuation analysis and client work product. It includes substantial coaching, training, and oversight of analysts and associates; leading client and partner meetings; and presenting and justifying analyses to clients, boards, shareholders, and trustees. The Vice President also participates in ESOP industry events and conferences through presentations, webinars, relationship management, and/or business development, and keeps internal reporting systems current.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
• Six to ten years of previous experience developing financial models, managing valuation engagements, and working on 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 messaging 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 or relevant advanced degree.
• Relevant certification, such as CPA or CFA.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including three medical plan options: one PPO plan and two HDHP plans, with an option to contribute toward an HSA.
• 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 toward 401(k) and ESOP contributions made in the employee’s name.

What This Job Offers

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