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Economic Advisory Services Valuations Manager
Date: Jul 31, 2010
Location: New York, NY, US
EAS Valuation Services - MANAGER
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Valuation Services Group (VSG) of Grant Thornton's Economic Advisory Services (EAS) offers a broad range of services including valuations for tax and financial statement reporting purposes (e.g., purchase price allocation and stock based compensation), estate and gift tax purposes (e.g., control and minority interest in closely-held entities), and litigation support (e.g., economic damages, patent infringement and fraudulent claims).
We are looking for a Manager to join VSG. The VSG Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a Financial Services Industry. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing projects and services in business valuation, and developing and managing staff. The VSG Manager works closely with Partners and Staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development for an assigned group of clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals.
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Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
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Extensive understanding of a variety of financial instruments including CMOs, CDOs, MBS, debt instruments, derivatives, options, warrants and convertible instruments.
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Participate in conducting presentations and seminars.
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First hand experience in running complex financial models
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Strong research and analytical skills
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Ability to solve complex valuation issues
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Write articles for Financial Services industry, firm, and other publications.
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Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.
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Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.
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Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
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Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.
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Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
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Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
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MBA a plus
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Professional designation – CFA (a must) , ASA and possiblely a CPA
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5-10 years of experience in the valuing financial instruments
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Successful practice development experience
*
Managerial skills
*
Intangible asset valuation experience
*
Strong technical background including fair value experience
*
Analytical and interpersonal skills including hands on experience with different valuation models
*
Strong interpersonal skills to explain complex financial risks with clients
*
Litigation support experience a plus, not a requirement
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Valuation Services Group (VSG) of Grant Thornton's Economic Advisory Services (EAS) offers a broad range of services including valuations for tax and financial statement reporting purposes (e.g., purchase price allocation and stock based compensation), estate and gift tax purposes (e.g., control and minority interest in closely-held entities), and litigation support (e.g., economic damages, patent infringement and fraudulent claims).
We are looking for a Manager to join VSG. The VSG Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a Financial Services Industry. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing projects and services in business valuation, and developing and managing staff. The VSG Manager works closely with Partners and Staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development for an assigned group of clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*
Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals.
*
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
*
Extensive understanding of a variety of financial instruments including CMOs, CDOs, MBS, debt instruments, derivatives, options, warrants and convertible instruments.
*
Participate in conducting presentations and seminars.
*
First hand experience in running complex financial models
*
Strong research and analytical skills
*
Ability to solve complex valuation issues
*
Write articles for Financial Services industry, firm, and other publications.
*
Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.
*
Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.
*
Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
*
Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.
*
Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
*
Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
*
MBA a plus
*
Professional designation – CFA (a must) , ASA and possiblely a CPA
*
5-10 years of experience in the valuing financial instruments
*
Successful practice development experience
*
Managerial skills
*
Intangible asset valuation experience
*
Strong technical background including fair value experience
*
Analytical and interpersonal skills including hands on experience with different valuation models
*
Strong interpersonal skills to explain complex financial risks with clients
*
Litigation support experience a plus, not a requirement
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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