Alvarez & Marsal · 1 day ago
Associate, Disputes and Investigations (Forensic Valuation)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expAlvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm known for its entrepreneurial and results-oriented professionals. The Associate role in the Disputes and Investigations practice involves resolving complex matters for clients through financial analysis, valuation, and litigation support.
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Responsibilities
You will be part of a team helping to resolve complex matters that pose a threat or disruption to normal operations for our clients
You will perform directed research, conduct financial, valuation, and/or damages analysis, and provide litigation support
You will be helping our clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their legal matters relating to complex accounting, valuation and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving economic disputes, claims, misunderstandings, investigations of white-collar crime, forensic accounting and consulting, and post-acquisition disputes
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the client, the industry and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details
You will help to develop presentations and reports to effectively communicate the analyses, findings, and insights to the client and/or Court
Relying on your initiative and flexibility to deliver results in an agile and collaborative team environment, you will build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses
Working on high profile and complex matters that incorporate valuation concepts and tools, including conducting data analysis and valuation modelling
Working closely with Managing Directors, Senior Directors, Directors, and Managers to identify and provide any needed project support
Providing support on complex accounting and valuation related matters and disputes (example project types include investigations, forensic accounting, damage calculations, solvency analysis, settlement models, post-acquisition disputes, and general litigation support)
Conducting research, synthesizing information, and developing reports for high profile clients
Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues
Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking 'outside the box'
Clearly presenting findings to internal team members
Creating a learning environment by providing constructive 360-degree feedback
Creating an inclusive team working environment with trust and respect, seeking different viewpoints that lead to continuous improvement and growth
Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues
Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team
Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
Supporting internal development of valuation frameworks, modeling templates, and analysis tools
Qualification
Required
1 to 5 years of experience in valuation, public audit and/or a forensic and dispute consulting practice
Knowledge of financial statement entry and analysis, KPI development and benchmarking, comparative analysis, and financial forecasting development (three-statement modeling)
Experience working on various types of complex valuation matters including restructuring (e.g., solvency) and support conclusions for key assumptions
Ability to demonstrate knowledge in valuation standards (fair market value, fair value, investment value, and liquidation value)
Applied understanding of valuation approaches including market (guideline, transaction), income (DCF, capitalization of earnings), cost/asset, and premise of value (going concern and liquidation)
Experience in performing financial statement analysis including the use of trend, common-size, and ratio analyses
Experience in three-statement financial modeling, scenario stress modelling, and creating models from scratch
Ability to create discount rates using BUM, CAPM, and WACC
Practical working knowledge of control premia / minority interest discounts, as well as NAV and DLOM development via OPM frameworks
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for purposes of extensive data analysis and valuation modeling
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Proficient in use of market intelligence platforms (S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective interpersonal and team management skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs
Hybrid - Ability to work in a flexible hybrid work arrangement, part time in physical office and remote
Flexibility to travel
Estimate time required for various project tasks and workstreams and deliver results
Execute on and manage multiple workstreams
Develop/implement solutions to complex problems; ability to 'think outside the box'
Experience in supervising, developing and motivating staff by providing them with leadership, mentoring, performance feedback and career guidance
Ability to build internal and external relationships, and assist with research for business development
Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred), finance, economics or other business related field
Accounting, auditing and valuations experience gained at a Big 4 accounting firm and/or independent consulting firm
Preferred
Valuation certification such as ASA/MRICS (or equivalent certification) desired
CPA designation preferred
Prior practical or analytical experience in the real estate industry or exposure to real estate appraisal is considered an asset
Benefits
Healthcare plans
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Life
AD&D
Disability coverages
401(k) retirement plan
Discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal
Company
Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal provides advisory services related to turnaround management and performance improvement.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Austin Prentice
Senior Director
Barbara Lundberg
Managing Director
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