Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Business Valuation

rsm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedule

Rewards program

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Valuation Services Senior Associate to lead business valuations for financial and tax reporting, transactions and other purposes. You will work with the Valuation Services team on valuations of entities, IP, intangible assets, and other securities.

Collaboration with the practice leader on business development is included. The role requires a degree in Finance/Accounting, 1–5 years valuation experience, and pursuit of CBV or CFA; strong financial modeling, MS Office proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related area.
• Completed or working towards CBV or CFA designation.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and writing; strong accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform business valuations for financial reporting, tax reporting, transactions and other purposes.
• Collaborate with practice leader on development initiatives and client engagements.
• Interface with client management, gather data, analyze financial statements and prepare reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related

CBV or CFA candidate

MBA candidate (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

Valuation Services - Senior Associate

Position Description

The Valuation Services Senior Associate will serve as a key member of RSM Valuation Services consulting team taking substantial responsibility in performing business valuations for financial reporting, tax reporting, transactions, and other purposes.

Our business valuation team performs valuations of business entities, intellectual property, intangible assets, common and preferred stock and other securities along with partnership interests, private debt instruments, etc. These services are provided to assist clients with mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; taxation planning and compliance; financial reporting; reorganization; and strategic planning. We also support assurance and tax clients pursuant to their valuation needs.

The professional will also work closely with the practice leader in key business development initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related area of study
• 1- 5 years of business valuation experience (Preferably from a global or national firm environment)
• Completed or working towards a professional designation such as Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Familiarity with relevant Canadian accounting standards and regulations as well as a strong knowledge of valuation methodologies, financial analysis, and accounting principles
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent financial modeling and writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well within a team oriented environment
• Ability to travel as needed or requested

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing valuations for tax reporting, financial reporting and audit support purposes
• Oversee multiple business valuation and financial advisory engagements simultaneously
• CBV or CFA credential or substantial progress toward achieving- Masters in Business Administration or related field
• Proven ability to manage staff on projects of varying sizes, along with a passion for developing and retaining talent
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to interface with client management, gather facts, organize data, analyze financial statements and other financial data, and identify relevant issues
• Prepare financial models and write technical reports
• Cultivate and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Team player
• Available to travel overnight as needed
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated industry knowledge and business acumen

Benefits and Compensation

• At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
• We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
• Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail] .

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, w