Boston, New York Metro and Dallas
Valuation Consultant
WilliamsMarston is a premier accounting, tax, management consulting and valuations firm that advises some of the fastest growing and most dynamic companies in the world, providing the expertise and resources they need to succeed.
The Opportunity
As a member of the Valuation Team, you will provide valuation services to Fortune 500 companies, venture capital-backed startups, and private equity firms operating in the life sciences and technology industries. This fast-paced environment will challenge your intellectual and analytical skills, giving you the opportunity to work directly with senior professionals to learn valuation techniques through direct, hands-on experience – accelerating your own career in the process. In this role, you will:
- Execute business valuations for mergers/acquisitions, financing rounds, charitable contributions, estate and gift taxes, and incentive stock option programs
- Build financial models, applying discounted cash flow, guideline public company, and guideline transaction valuation methodologies; and performing financial analyses
- Research industry, market, and economic data
- Write comprehensive reports describing companies, industries, and valuation methods
- Verify accuracy of models and reports built by other team members
- Participate in client meetings and assist with project scope, discussing conclusions with the Team, clients, and client auditors
- Additional ad-hoc duties and responsibilities related to the valuations and project processes
The Candidate
Highly motivated, with a track record of accomplishments, committed to contributing to the growth and future success of our firm. Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Mathematics, with a record of academic achievement
- 1 – 5 years of valuation experience, preferably at a Big 4 accounting firm
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality client service
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member
- Willingness and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple deadlines
- Understanding of applications and database tools, such as Capital IQ, Bloomberg, KTMine, etc.
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
- Willingness to travel to client locations, including occasional overnight travel