What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate - Valuation position at Proven Recruiting?
Valuation professionals looking for the next step in their career—this is your opportunity to join a growing, high-performing team. If you have strong experience in financial modeling, business valuations, and working with private equity clients, this role offers hands-on client exposure, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment. Unlike large firms, this company provides an entrepreneurial setting with minimal administrative burden, diverse project exposure, and strong compensation incentives.
What You’ll Do:
Please send your resume to Joseph Park at jpark@provenrecruiting.com – we’d love to hear from you!
We actively support and promote diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds, including race, gender, geographical location, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and committed to building diverse teams. Don’t hesitate to apply!
What does this position pay?
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location.
The expected range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and refine financial models for business and securities valuations, including discounted cash flow (DCF) and market multiples approaches.
- Conduct in-depth research on companies, industries, and financial markets to support valuation conclusions.
- Manage valuation projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and high-quality client deliverables.
- Direct and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on modeling techniques and valuation methodologies.
- Build strong client relationships by presenting findings, answering questions, and assisting with valuation-related matters.
- Lead training sessions for staff and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.
- 3 years of experience in business valuation, preferably in a top 25 public accounting firm's valuation arm or dedicated valuation firm.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Strong technical skills in Excel (macros, pivot tables, data manipulation) and proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Experience with financial modeling, valuation techniques, and private equity engagements.
- Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, small-office environment and enjoys working collaboratively.
- Progress toward CFA, ASA, or ABV is a plus.
- Strong Compensation: $125-$160k total package based on performance.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule (M, T, W in-office), with an average of 40-50 hours per week—busier in winter, lighter in summer.
- Career Growth: Work directly with leadership and have a clear pathway for promotions.
- Exciting & Diverse Work: Private equity clients, shorter projects (no audit reviews!), and hands-on experience across various industries.
- Minimal Bureaucracy: 1/10th the administrative burden of Big 4—focus on valuation work without unnecessary red tape.
Please send your resume to Joseph Park at jpark@provenrecruiting.com – we’d love to hear from you!
We actively support and promote diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds, including race, gender, geographical location, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and committed to building diverse teams. Don’t hesitate to apply!
What does this position pay?
Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location.
The expected range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000
