Associate – Business Valuations and Litigation Support

Terpkosh Valuations Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terpkosh Valuations Ltd. in Vancouver, BC, seeks an Associate to advance from audit or audit assist to business valuation and litigation support across diverse client matters.

You will prepare valuation reports, quantify damages, and perform forensic work while collaborating with partners in a supportive environment. CPA or CBV/CFA designations are assets, and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in public practice or related field.
• Experience in business valuation, litigation support, or forensic accounting preferred.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Active pursuit or completion of CBV/CFA is an asset.
• Strong financial statement understanding and valuation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing formal business valuation reports for tax reorganizations and disputes.
• Support quantification of economic damages in litigation context.
• Conduct forensic accounting assignments related to shareholder disputes.
• Perform industry, economic, and market research to support valuations.
• Draft clear, professional reports for clients and courts.
• Collaborate with partners on project execution and client management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel / Word / PowerPoint

Multitasking

Education

CPA designation (asset)

CBV / CFA designation (asset)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

DealStats

Salary Assessors databases

Job description

Move from audit or audit assist work to business valuation and litigation support, where every file is different, your judgment matters, and your work impacts real people.

About Us

We are a boutique business valuation and litigation support firm providing expert advice to clients involved in matrimonial disputes, commercial litigation and corporate reorganizations. We work closely with legal counsel and business owners to deliver independent, well-reasoned, and defensible valuation opinions. We are a growing firm committed to excellence, technical rigor, and client service. https://dtvaluations.com/

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and high-impact assignments across a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of formal business valuation reports for tax reorganizations, shareholder disputes, family law matters, and other legal or transactional purposes.
• Support the quantification of economic damages in the context of commercial litigation.
• Conduct forensic accounting assignments related to shareholder disputes, fraud allegations, and misappropriation allegations.
• Perform industry, economic, and market research to support valuation conclusions and litigation analyses.
• Draft clear, professional, and well-supported reports for clients, counsel, and the courts.
• Work closely with the partners on project execution and client management in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in public practice or a related professional services field. Experience in business valuation, litigation support, or forensic accounting is preferred but not essential.
• Completion of CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Actively pursuing or completion of a CBV, CFA, or similar professional designation is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and valuation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and professional judgment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with databases such as Economic Research Institute’s Salary Assessors or Business Valuation Resources’ DealStats is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with experienced CBVs in a collegial and supportive environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of interesting files across industries and legal contexts.
• Flexibility and autonomy in your work, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $65,000 to $110,000+ per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and professional designations. In addition to base salary, the successful candidate may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and other firm benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. We are not able to sponsor work permits or visas for this role.

In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Terpkosh Valuations Ltd. throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.