Valuation and Modeling Associate - Summer 2023

Position Summary

Grant Thornton’s Valuation & Modeling (V&M) professionals are analytical thinkers who solve client problems centered around value. As a Valuation & Modeling Associate, you will join a team of skilled professionals that assists clients in determining the value of businesses, assets (e.g., intellectual property) and financial instruments (e.g., equity securities). As a V&M Associate you’ll have opportunities to work in a variety of industries and build client relationships by developing a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and deliver value through your insight and quality work.

Spotlight on Valuation & Modeling:

Grant Thornton’s Valuation & Modeling group assists companies of all sizes, both public and private. The group is part of the Strategy & Transactions Practice within Advisory Services. Specifically, professionals in the V&M group assist clients through:

• Financial reporting valuation
• Industry oriented valuation
• Tax planning and compliance
• Purchase price allocations
• Complex financial instruments valuation and reporting
• Fresh start accounting valuation
• Ongoing impairment testing of acquired assets
• Board services with a focus on M&A transactions

Why become a Valuation & Modeling Associate?

As a Valuation & Modeling Associate, your primary responsibility will be executing high quality projects and services from beginning to end under the supervision of experienced Valuation & Modeling leadership. Associates are expected to aid project teams with deliverables, perform detailed financial analysis, and build strong working relationships with clients. In addition, as a Valuation & Modeling Associate, you will focus on continuously developing your technical and professional skills to grow and expand your role in the Valuation & Modeling practice. Throughout engagements, Valuation & Modeling Associates will:

• Gain an understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives and utilize that knowledge to add value on Valuation & Modeling engagements
• Perform market company and industry research in connection with ongoing engagements and business development activities
• Perform detailed financial analysis and interpret various financial and operational information

• Work closely with the project team to promptly resolve client issues
• Oversee and perform data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, economic and statistical analysis, valuation analysis, and industry research
• Oversee and perform research related to engagements as well as document management, referencing from source documents to analysis, and file preparation
• Prepare client deliverables including reports and associated schedules
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively

What are we looking for in a Valuation & Modeling Associate?

Interested candidates should display an affinity for learning and problem-solving and possess strong analytical, verbal and written communications skills. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business and related fields
• Overall minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours and travel to various client sites (as needed)

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
• Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• High level of expertise with computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modeling, econometrics, statistics, and regression analysis
• Desire to pursue applicable professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ASA, ABV, CEIV, etc.)

Training:

Grant Thornton provides both local and national training programs related to an individual’s job responsibilities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and we encourage individuals to attend outside training seminars.

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.

It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual