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Robert Half Valuation Manager in Chicago, Illinois
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To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Valuation Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…
We are seeking a Valuation Manager for the firm’s Chicago office. The position will be responsible for the quarterly valuations of the funds’ 90 equity and debt investments in private companies for financial reporting purposes utilizing fair value as the standard/premise of value.
Job Description:
Fulfilling these responsibilities will require the candidate to work collaboratively with all team members in the department.
Coordinate with investment teams and portfolio company personnel to obtain data required to support valuation models
Build and maintain valuation models and develop recommendation of fair value presented to investment deal teams on a quarterly basis
Maintain supporting valuation documentation with appropriate traceability and audit trails, formal sign-off processes, etc.
Coordinate with third-party valuation firms to support the firm’s valuations
Respond to inquiries from the firm’s auditor regarding the concluded valuations and supporting documentation
Maintain and update portfolio monitoring and valuation information database
Working with investment professionals within the firm and financial management of portfolio companies to gather monthly financial and operational performance results
Assisting in aggregation, analysis and investigation of portfolio company performance for use by the partners in managing the portfolio o Reconfiguring data values and metrics tracked in the database
Analyzing individual portfolio company financial results in order to identify and monitor key drivers of business performance and value creation o Preparing periodic internal and external portfolio reporting packages
Monitor industry best practices (e.g., IPEV or AICPA task force)
Requirements
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
5+ years of experience in accounting, investment banking, private equity, valuation, or other financial analyst role with either valuation, FP& A or operational transaction services experience
Progress towards a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation is a positive Strong Business Acumen: The operations of the portfolio companies are complex with significant breadth. Developing a sufficient understanding of the firm’s investments and developing pragmatic, risk-adjusted approaches to analysis and review requires strong business acumen.
Written Communication Skills: The position requires the preparation and/or oversight of written memorandums and analysis of valuations. Strong written communication skills are required to ensure the valuation memorandums are written clearly and concisely, address the key valuation risks identified and adequately support firm’s recommendation of fair value.
Willingness to work effectively in a team environment
Relevant experience in technology is a positive
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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