Valuation Advisory Services - Manager [Audit Support]

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join our Valuation Advisory Services practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location.

However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Valuation Advisory group. This group provides a wide suite of services to clients, giving you the opportunity to learn, grow, and build out your skills.

As a member of this team, you’ll interact with team members across all levels within the practice.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your why at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Provide technical support relating to fair value reporting estimates to the assurance practice. This includes the review of third-party and management prepared valuations for financial reporting purposes, and preparation of support documentation related to fair value measurements prepared for ASC350, 360, 718, 805, 820, 825, 860, and 946 purposes.
• Manage and coordinate the work performed by less experienced staff. Adhere to best practice guidance issued by FASB, IFRS, SEC, PCAOB, AICPA, Appraisal Foundation relevant to the subject matter.
• Identity deviations from generally accepted valuation methods and techniques.
• Work closely with senior management to promptly identify issues.
• Train, manage and mentor less experienced staff on technical fair value concepts, testing, and documentation. Serve as the day-to-day point person on review engagements with assurance team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, portraying knowledge and confidence. Ability to work well with multiples teams and / or independently.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across firm service lines.
• Work closely with senior management within the Valuation Advisory Practice.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).

The successful candidate will have :

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or mathematics. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 6+ years of third-party valuation review experience at a senior level at a large public accounting firm, including experience resolving complex technical matters pertaining to fair value measurements.

Familiarity / experience in fair value guidance and its application. Experience with private equity is a plus.

• ASA, CPA / CVA, CFA or related valuation credential is a plus.
• Technical background with business combination and private equity fair value reporting, including fair value review experience.
• Current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions
• Experience with the valuation of debt and equity structures; including experience with complex structures with preferred, common, convertible, and contingent securities is a plus.
• Experience with modeling in Microsoft Excel and VBA, MathWorks MATLAB or Oracle Crystal Ball, S&P Capital IQ, and Bloomberg, is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a timely manner, in a rapidly growing environment.
• Strong training, and mentoring.
• Ability to work on all client service deliverables.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities.

We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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