Associate, Business Valuation

Aprio; Washington (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave – coverage for both

Tuition Assistance & CPA support

Job summary

Aprio, a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, seeks a valuation professional to build financial models and deliver written valuation reports for private equity, corporate clients, and financial institutions. You will engage with cross-functional teams and stay ahead of industry trends in a fast-growing advisory environment.

Join an entrepreneurial culture with mentorship, structured feedback, and a flexible work approach including remote and hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of business valuation experience, or coursework and/or internship experience in valuation and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Motivated, results-oriented, and proactive, with a strong desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of consulting experience in a finance-related function.
• Preferred: Active progress toward or completion of professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ASA, CPA).

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to support valuation, strategic planning, and transaction planning engagements.
• Prepare written valuation reports encompassing industry research, macroeconomic analysis, company-specific financial analysis, and an explanation of valuation methods.
• Perform due diligence and manage client documentation for model development and deliverable production.
• Stay current on business and economic developments relevant to client industries and engagements.
• Serve as an active member of cross-functional client engagement teams, collaborating closely with other service groups across the firm.
• Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel and internal team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Valuation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

What You’ll Gain/ Impact

• Hands-on experience with sophisticated valuation engagements involving assets such as performing and non-performing loans, preferred equity, and common equity
• Direct exposure to top-tier clients including private equity firms, corporate clients, and financial institutions across a wide range of industries
• Accelerated career development through broad, varied valuation experience and engagement with complex, high-impact problems
• Continuous support, mentorship, and structured feedback from a team of seasoned valuation professionals
• An entrepreneurial environment that encourages independent thinking, innovation, and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to support valuation, strategic planning, and transaction planning engagements
• Prepare written valuation reports encompassing industry research, macroeconomic analysis, company-specific financial analysis, and an explanation of valuation methods
• Perform due diligence and manage client documentation for model development and deliverable production
• Stay current on business and economic developments relevant to client industries and engagements
• Serve as an active member of cross-functional client engagement teams, collaborating closely with other service groups across the firm
• Maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with client personnel and internal team members

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• 1–2 years of business valuation experience, or relevant coursework and/or internship experience in valuation and financial modeling
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Motivated, results-oriented, and proactive, with a strong desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
• Preferred: 1–2 years of consulting experience in a finance-related function
• Preferred: Active progress toward or completion of professional certifications (e.g., CFA, ASA, CPA)

$70,000 - $85,000 a year

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

• - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.