Description

Alvarez & Marsal; Valuation Services - Personal Property

https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/financial-tax-reporting

Manager/Director, Valuation Services

A&M is known for analyzing and resolving complex situations which often require the application of sophisticated valuation techniques. Due to increasing demand for such analysis, A&M has invested globally in building a team of valuation experts to provide a full suite of valuation services in the areas of financial reporting and tax compliance, transaction opinions, complex financial instruments, alternative investments, structured finance, and litigation support. This has resulted in our Valuation Services group growing steadily year over year and becoming one of the leading in the industry.

What will you be doing?

As part of a select and highly skilled Financial & Tax Reporting Valuation team, you will have the opportunity to assist in the valuation of a variety of personal property assets including manufacturing equipment, warehouse equipment, office furniture, fixtures & related equipment; computer equipment & software; laboratory and test equipment; vehicles; tooling, jigs, molds, and dies; leasehold improvements; and construction-in-progress in the context of business combinations, impairment testing and measurement, fresh-start accounting, cost segregation, and other transactions. You will assist in the review and consideration of company provided information (including financial statements, fixed asset records, and other relevant documentation) in order to derive indications of value using a variety of approaches including market, cost, and income. You will also analyze market and industry information for use in the financial models and other key statistics / inputs. You will also be involved in site inspections. Through your detailed analysis, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the client from the big picture to the smallest detail, including understanding of the operations of a client's business and how the personal property assets support the business operations and strategy. The indications of value that are derived from your analysis will be used by clients in their financial statements, reports to their boards of directors, and required tax filings in various tax jurisdictions. Third-party auditors and tax advisors for the client will review your indications of value and test for soundness and completeness.

Some of the primary responsibilities are:

• Lead the execution of valuation engagements for personal property, including on-site inspections and virtual assessments to determine asset condition, remaining useful life, and market value.
• Lead due diligence calls and meetings with clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of associates and analysts.

• Organize and manage internal and client projects, including managing and planning project workflows for project team.

• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, client requirements, and regulatory requirements (if applicable) across all deliverables.
• Assist in developing narrative reports describing the methodologies used, key assumptions and rationale, and findings.
• Coordinate with other practice groups (e.g., business valuation, real estate, tax advisory) to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and pricing strategy for new business opportunities.

Core Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of relevant valuation experience ideally in a Big four or other consulting firm
• Professional valuation credentials preferred (e.g., ASA, AM, RICS, CMEA) or progress toward certification
• Bachelor's degrees in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Willingness to travel for on-site inspections and client meetings

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience with developing and reviewing presentations and reports using MS PowerPoint and Word

• Effective project management and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented environment

• Ambitious, results driven, self-starter with a desire to thrive in a collaborative entrepreneurial culture