Director, Valuations

BDO in Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness & wellness benefits

Travel perks & discounts

Employee referral rewards

Study and development support

Enhanced family leave

Community involvement

Job summary

BDO in Melbourne seeks a Director to lead our Valuations team within Deal Advisory, delivering complex engagements for ASX-listed companies, private equity funds, and other clients.

Reporting to Partners, you will combine technical valuation expertise with commercial acumen, manage key client relationships, mentor junior staff, and drive growth of the Valuations practice in Australia.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business valuation and related advisory services.
• Strong knowledge of valuation methodologies and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and develop business.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex valuation engagements from inception to delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior executives and clients.
• Mentor managers and analysts and drive practice growth.
• Ensure high technical standards in reports and models.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and networking.

Skills

Valuation expertise

Financial reporting valuations

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Leadership

CA CPA CFA

Education

Chartered Accountant / CPA / CFA

Job description

Job Description

We're BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won't do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that's where you come in.

About the Role

BDO's Valuations team is part of our Deal Advisory practice and provides specialist valuation advice across financial reporting, tax, litigation, transactions and strategic advisory matters.

We are seeking a Director to join our Melbourne team and play a key leadership role in delivering complex valuation engagements across a diverse client base, including ASX-listed companies, private equity funds, private businesses and legal advisers.

Working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, you will combine technical expertise with commercial acumen to drive business development, manage key client relationships, mentor team members and contribute to the continued growth and success of the Valuations practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and review of complex valuation engagements, including business valuations, intangible asset valuations, purchase price allocations, impairment testing, financial instrument valuations and independent expert support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with senior executives, boards, legal advisers, private equity investors and audit teams.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered to a high technical standard, on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and quality review of valuation reports, financial models and client deliverables.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation, networking, presentations and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Support the development of the Valuations practice through market initiatives, thought leadership and strategic growth opportunities.
• Mentor, coach and develop managers, senior analysts and analysts, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant valuation standards, accounting requirements and market developments.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business valuation, financial reporting valuations and transaction-related advisory services.
• Strong technical knowledge of valuation methodologies, accounting standards and valuation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and commercially.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent highly regarded.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

• Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
• Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

• Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave.
• You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

• With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

• Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]