Valuation Senior Associate

Withum’s Corporate Value Consulting Services Team provides business valuation loan reports in conjunction with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program. Our experienced team oversees the analysis and correspondence between the proposed buyer, seller, and lender throughout the loan valuation process and ultimately delivering the final report. As a provider of business valuations for commercial litigation, mid-market transaction advisory, and small business succession planning, our experience and knowledge span across different industries and all purposes.

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate in the Forensic and Valuation Services Group within the Corporate Value Consulting Team (lender services practice). This role will be primarily focused on supporting lender services valuations. The Valuation Senior Associate can be based out of any US office location or can be remote.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. 

How you'll spend your time:

• Working with lenders providing valuation services to facilitate transactions of small businesses.
• Valuing small businesses for lenders under the SBA’s 7a loan program.
• Improving processes in performing valuations and writing and preparing of reports, letters, and other client deliverables
• Assisting in writing and preparing of reports, letters, and other client deliverables
• Performing macroeconomic and industry research
• Reviewing various agreements, documents, research papers, and market research with the intent of capturing salient points to be used for modeling purposes and clearly communicate the key drivers to others
• Reviewing and gaining a sufficient understanding of the necessary tax and financial reporting guidance governing the analysis

The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, accounting, or similar quantitative discipline
• 2-4 years of experience working with lenders providing valuation services to facilitate transactions of small businesses.
• Experience valuing small businesses for lenders under the SBA’s 7a loan program.
• Experience performing valuations for financial reporting purposes (ASC 805, ASC 305, ASC 820, ASC 718) preferred.
• Understanding of equity valuation methods such as discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction, and option pricing
• Understanding of financial statements and business tax returns required
• Progress towards external designations such as CFA, CVA, CPA/ABV, or ASA a plus
• Strong interest in quantitative and economic analysis
• Advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
• Capacity to work independently on projects and to mentor more junior staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

The compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in any of the below states, please see below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

California/Washington State ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
Washington, D.C. ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
NYC ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
Illinois ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
Maryland ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
Massachusetts ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
New Jersey ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
Rhode Island ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000
Washington State ranges are from $70,000 - $100,000

 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Remotely anywhere within the United States except the State of Colorado.

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