August 2027 Valuation Staff - Chicago

Takes an active role in valuation engagement execution. Supports leadership with engagement management. Applies traditional and cutting-edge valuation approaches and methods to a variety of corporate finance analyses.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Works on business valuation engagements, including valuations for transactions, financial reporting and tax.
• Manages document production and inventory documents.
• Analyzes historical financial and operating results of target companies to explain business trends and identify risks.
• Analyzes and challenges assumptions related to future financial projections.
• Works on financial models for discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses.
• Assists in the development of discount rates (WACC).
• Conducts financial statement analysis (e.g., common size analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparative analysis).
• Performs market/industry research and develop industry growth estimates.
• Assists with preparation of valuation reports.
• Maintains active communication with supervisors throughout engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the role:
• Bachelor's Degree Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field. CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED:
• LICENSURE(S) REQUIRED:
• 1+ years of experience in related field
• Ability to work on multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written (including technical writing) and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with US GAAP
• Basic technical skills in financial modeling, model valuation, and model building (Excel-based).

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

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About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

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