Associate, Valuation Services – Personal Property  (Finance)

Description

Associate, Valuation Services - Personal Property

(Machinery & Equipment, Fixed Assets, FF&E)

Start Season & Year: Summer 2025 or Fall 2025

Earliest Graduation Date: Spring 2025

Latest Graduation Date: Summer 2025

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M is known for analyzing and resolving complex situations which often require the application of sophisticated valuation techniques. Due to increasing demand for such analysis, A&M has invested globally in building a team of valuation experts to provide a full suite of valuation services in the areas of financial reporting and tax compliance, transaction opinions, complex financial instruments, alternative investments, structured finance, and litigation support. This has resulted in our Valuation Services group growing steadily year over year and becoming one of the leading in the industry.

How you will contribute

As part of a select and highly skilled Financial & Tax Reporting Valuation team, you will have the opportunity to assist in the valuation of a variety of personal property assets including manufacturing/process & associated plant equipment, office furniture, fixtures & related equipment; computer equipment & software; laboratory and test equipment; forklifts, trucks, trailers & construction equipment; tooling, jigs, molds, and dies; leasehold improvements; and construction in progress in the context of business combinations, impairment testing and measurement, fresh-start accounting, cost segregation, and other transactions. You will assist in the review and consideration of company provided information (including financial statements, fixed asset detail and records, and other relevant documentation) in order to derive indications of value using a variety of approaches including market and cost. You will also analyze market and industry information for use in the financial models and develop trend lines and other key statistics / inputs. You will also be involved in site inspections. Through your detailed analysis, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the client from the big picture to the smallest detail, including understanding of the operations of a client's business and how the personal property assets support the business operations and strategy.

Some of the primary responsibilities are:

• Researching market comparable assets to support valuation of certain machinery & equipment.
• Traveling to client sites to understand the company processes and operations.
• Working directly with clients to gather information and insight about the details of the fixed assets.
• Managing and planning own project workflows.
• Organizing and managing internal projects and client documents.
• Participating in due diligence calls and meetings with clients.
• Assist in developing narrative reports describing the methodologies used, key assumptions and rationale, and findings.

The indications of value that are derived from your analysis will be used by clients in their financial statements, reports to their boards of directors, and required tax filings in various tax jurisdictions. Third-party auditors and tax advisors for the client will review your indications of value and test for soundness and completeness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degrees in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong writing skills and experience with developing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective project management and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented environment
• Ambitious, results driven, self-starter with a desire to thrive in a collaborative entrepreneurial culture
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Compensation Statement

The salary range is $75,000 - $83,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Benefits Summary

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k)-retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.
The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.