Senior Associate, Business Valuations & Damages
Secretariat, Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Associate, Business Valuations & Damages
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From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.
About the Firm Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
About Our Business Valuation & Damages Team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world’s foremost experts and advisors. We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal.
We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages and valuation reports)
Conduct economic and industry research
Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
Develop valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
Communicate with clients and counsel
Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college;
Holder of or pursuing a credential in at least one of the following: CPA, CBV, ACA/ACCA;
2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or business valuation preferred; prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms preferred in audit;
Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems;
Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations;
Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure;
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required);
Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice;
Willing to occasionally travel internationally (subject to safety concerns);
Ability to work in US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future;
We offer competitive compensation and benefits and we have a hybrid work arrangement policy;
We support the continuing professional development of our employees.
Compensation Pay Transparency
$100,000 - $125,000 USD
A rewarding career above all There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.
Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Secretariat’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Disability Self-Identification We recognize that disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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About the Firm Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
About Our Business Valuation & Damages Team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world’s foremost experts and advisors. We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review’s prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal.
We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages and valuation reports)
Conduct economic and industry research
Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
Develop valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
Communicate with clients and counsel
Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college;
Holder of or pursuing a credential in at least one of the following: CPA, CBV, ACA/ACCA;
2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or business valuation preferred; prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms preferred in audit;
Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems;
Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations;
Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure;
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required);
Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice;
Willing to occasionally travel internationally (subject to safety concerns);
Ability to work in US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future;
We offer competitive compensation and benefits and we have a hybrid work arrangement policy;
We support the continuing professional development of our employees.
Compensation Pay Transparency
$100,000 - $125,000 USD
A rewarding career above all There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.
Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Secretariat’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Disability Self-Identification We recognize that disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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