What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Valuation & Litigation Support Accountant position at SBF Advisors?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of providing exceptional client service in a professional services environment and will be expected to:
- Assist in the preparation of business valuation reports and related analyses
- Conduct macroeconomic and industry-specific research including, but not limited to, capital markets data, company trading multiples, industry trends, legislative and regulatory frameworks, etc.
- Prepare engagement letters, detailed information requests and various other correspondence throughout the course of an assignment
- Attend and participate in meetings with clients and their professional advisors
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Further, the ideal candidate will, at a minimum, have the following qualifications and competencies:
- Qualified CPA (or CFA with a strong background in accounting and financial statement analysis), with at least one to two years of post-qualification experience;
- One or more valuation credentials (e.g., ABV, ASA, CBA, CVA) or plans to obtain in the near future
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
- Highly organized with excellent documentation and record keeping abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Highly developed analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
In addition to the above-noted minimum qualifications and competencies, preference will be given to candidates who:
- Have previous experience in business valuation or M&A activity
- Have testimony experience as an expert witness working with attorneys in litigated cases
- Have a strong background in corporate and personal income tax
- Have experience using research databases such as DealStats, Pitchbook, IBISWorld, etc.
