Valuation Associate
SCALAR. ALL, Draper, UT, United States
Overview
Scalar is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join its Valuation Services Group in Draper, Utah. This role is responsible for performing business valuations and financial modeling for tax, financial reporting, and transaction advisory purposes.
This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment, enjoy solving complex financial problems, and are motivated to take ownership of their work while developing deep technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Perform valuations for financial reporting and tax compliance purposes, including purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment analyses, common stock valuations, derivative valuations, solvency opinions, and fairness opinions
Build and maintain complex financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, market-based approaches, and option-pricing models
Manage valuation engagements from inception to completion, including due diligence, management interviews, financial analysis, and report preparation
Collaborate with clients, auditors, legal counsel, board members, and institutional investors to deliver high-quality, defensible analyses
Prepare clear, well-supported valuation reports and presentations
Support multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Completed an internship in business valuation, investment banking, transaction advisory, or a related field
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Ability to independently solve complex, ambiguous problems with limited supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of accountability, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with or willingness to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar platforms) to enhance productivity and analytical workflows
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines
Willingness to pursue and obtain a valuation credential (e.g., ASA, CVA, CFA)
Locations
Draper, UT (near Salt Lake City)
Compensation Competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, health benefits, and matched 401(k).
About Scalar Scalar is a leading independent valuation firm providing services for tax, financial reporting, transaction advisory, and litigation purposes. The firm empowers business leaders to make informed and effective decisions through meticulous valuations, insightful consultation, and active client engagement.
Founded in 2009, Scalar has grown into a world-class financial firm that combines institutional-quality service and technical rigor with the energy, speed, and accountability of a high-growth company. Scalar specializes in complex valuations across private and public markets, with deep expertise in ASC 820 portfolio valuations.
Scalar’s culture is rooted in high performance, accountability, and meritocracy. The firm rewards initiative, execution, and results, providing meaningful opportunities for individuals to take ownership of their work and advance based on performance. Team members are expected to operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, collaborate effectively, and maintain a relentless focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
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This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment, enjoy solving complex financial problems, and are motivated to take ownership of their work while developing deep technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Perform valuations for financial reporting and tax compliance purposes, including purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment analyses, common stock valuations, derivative valuations, solvency opinions, and fairness opinions
Build and maintain complex financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, market-based approaches, and option-pricing models
Manage valuation engagements from inception to completion, including due diligence, management interviews, financial analysis, and report preparation
Collaborate with clients, auditors, legal counsel, board members, and institutional investors to deliver high-quality, defensible analyses
Prepare clear, well-supported valuation reports and presentations
Support multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Completed an internship in business valuation, investment banking, transaction advisory, or a related field
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Ability to independently solve complex, ambiguous problems with limited supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of accountability, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with or willingness to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or similar platforms) to enhance productivity and analytical workflows
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines
Willingness to pursue and obtain a valuation credential (e.g., ASA, CVA, CFA)
Locations
Draper, UT (near Salt Lake City)
Compensation Competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, health benefits, and matched 401(k).
About Scalar Scalar is a leading independent valuation firm providing services for tax, financial reporting, transaction advisory, and litigation purposes. The firm empowers business leaders to make informed and effective decisions through meticulous valuations, insightful consultation, and active client engagement.
Founded in 2009, Scalar has grown into a world-class financial firm that combines institutional-quality service and technical rigor with the energy, speed, and accountability of a high-growth company. Scalar specializes in complex valuations across private and public markets, with deep expertise in ASC 820 portfolio valuations.
Scalar’s culture is rooted in high performance, accountability, and meritocracy. The firm rewards initiative, execution, and results, providing meaningful opportunities for individuals to take ownership of their work and advance based on performance. Team members are expected to operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, collaborate effectively, and maintain a relentless focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
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