ABOUT BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION:

We advise corporate and financial clients across the deal life cycle, bringing deep deal experience coupled with on-point industry experts to structure, conduct due diligence, integrate, value and communicate around the transaction. Being a public corporation and consulting firm, we are free from audit-based conflicts and restrictions, allowing us to provide a full suite of services, including projected financial information.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Valuation and Financial Advisory Services (VFAS) is a fast-growing practice focused on providing business valuations, financial opinions, financial and strategic analysis, forecasting and transaction support services covering a broad spectrum of industries and situations. Clients range from early stage to Fortune 500 companies, as well as capital market constituents globally. A Consultant will be directly responsible for day-to-day project management and the preparation of underlying analytical support across multiple projects simultaneously.    

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

   • The Consultant will participate in business-level enterprise and equity valuation engagements, including the utilization of the income approach, market approach and cost approach. The Consultant will identify potential guideline public companies and perform research to identify guideline M&A transactions, analyze market multiples such as EV/EBITDA, calculate WACC (weighted average cost of capital), and assess cash flow projections. 

  • The Consultant will prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information for businesses and assets in order to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation, and work effectively as a team member by demonstrating commitment to quality, furthering education and investment in themselves, sharing responsibilities, providing support, maintaining communications, and updating senior team members on progress and issues.

• The Consultant will perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.

• The Consultant will prepare intangible asset valuations for assets such as developed technology, customer relationships, trade names, and other intellectual property valuations. Techniques will include bottom-up forecast development from actual source data as well as consideration of techniques including “relief from royalty” and multi period excess earnings (MPEE).

• The Consultant will assist in reviewing valuation models prepared by management of private equity firms and hedge funds, and attend valuation due diligence meetings with clients and auditors.

• The Consultant will be required to build strong internal relationships with members of the broader Corporate Finance team and other FTI practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors in accounting and/or finance and/or liberal arts (with demonstration of high GPA and strong quantitative course work).

• 1-3 years of experience in assurance/audit in a Big 4 or national accounting firm, experience within a nationally recognized Valuation Advisory Practice is a plus.

• Willingness to travel, limited travel may be required. 

PREFERRED SKILLS: 

  • Strong technical accounting or valuation skills, with detailed knowledge of fair value GAAP and SEC requirements.

• Advanced analytical and issue resolution intelligence, problem solving is essential.

• Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proficient use and analysis of computer models and development of dynamic spreadsheet applications.

• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance and due diligence findings.

• The ability to conduct detailed analysis (using external information) on products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as report writing is required to serve clients.

• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations.

• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.

• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 

 FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity

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