Valuation Advisory Services (VAS) – Manager

Chicago, New York, or Bethesda

CohnReznick’s Advisory Group currently has an exciting career opportunity in the Valuation Advisory Services team located in our Chicago, New York, or Bethesda office; this role can also be virtual/remote.

The Valuation Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing projects relating to valuation services provided by the Valuation Advisory Services Group. As part of this group, the candidate will play a key role in servicing our internal clients as well, providing our assurance team with third party review services. This Valuation Specialist will work closely with partners and staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development and business development.

CohnReznick is a top National Advisory, Assurance and Tax accounting, firm with a team of over 3,000 employees in 25 cities. As a member of our team, we will provide you with the necessary tools to take your career to the next level. Your success is our success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Audit Assist

• Work closely with the Assurance Team to review and prepare documentation for assurance clients and related fair value measurements prepared for ASC820, 815, 825, 480, 320, 350, 360, 718, 964. Adhere to best practice guidance issued by FASB, SEC, PCAOB, AICPA, Appraisal Foundation relevant to fair value measurements.
• Communicate best practices to assurance teams and external clients and assist core assurance teams with valuation concepts and guidance.
• Work independently with little to no support assistance.

Appraisal / Advisory Services

• Plan, execute, direct and complete valuations for financial and corporate strategic buyers from a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, non-profit, high-tech, real estate, and financial services.
• Supervise and oversee all aspects of VAS engagements throughout the transaction process, and coordinate the work performed by multiple service lines.
• Serve as the day-to-day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls with clients and target management.
• Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals.
• Manage client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines and lead change efforts effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross-sell services.
• Manage business development activities, such as proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
• Work closely with managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) with internal and external clients at all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence
• Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory audit review role at a large accounting firm.
• CPA, CVA, CFA, FRM, ASA or related valuation credentials
• Strong technical background in fair value reporting, including fair value review experience.
• Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
• Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring
• Ability to travel as (if) needed.

Your CR Advantage:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401k Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Discretionary annual bonuses and spot bonuses
• Generous leave package

Professional Development

• Designated L&D team
• Career Coach
• Resources of a national firm

Learn more

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CohnReznick is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, 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. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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