Senior Director, Real Estate Solutions, Valuation | Corporate Finance

FTI Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring arm seeks a Senior Director to lead a valuation advisory team focused on real estate assets. You will deliver market value opinions, perform financial analyses and feasilibity studies for disputes, acquisitions and portfolios.

The role emphasizes expertise in real estate valuation, financial modeling, and reporting with USPAP-compliant appraisal work and expert witness support. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting and/or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and analysis of data utilized to formulate an opinion of the market value of real estate assets for a variety of uses including dispute resolution, acquisition, disposition, portfolio analysis, bankruptcy, eminent domain, partnership disputes and estate planning purposes.
• Perform research and analyses associated with operating performance, market analysis and valuation of real estate investment properties, development projects and corporate entities that are directly involved in the ownership, production or financing of real estate.
• Understand and utilize all company related research subscription services including CoStar and CompStak
• Efficiently review and analyze various source documents for the development of cash flow assumptions and projections (e.g. historical financial statements, rent roll, operating budget, tax bills, etc.)
• Apply business, economics, finance and accounting skills to various client situations and practice disciplines (e.g. real estate valuation, financial modeling, review/analysis of financial statements and projections, conducting due diligence, etc.).
• Understand, synthesize and analyze large amounts of data associated with complex real estate properties/portfolios.
• Prepare complex cash flow projections to model real estate performance or actual or hypothetical transactions utilizing MS Excel and Argus.
• Prepare relevant analysis, summaries and reports for interested parties including clients and FTI management.
• Prepare expert reports, rebuttal reports and USPAP compliant appraisal reports and appraisal review reports.

Skills

Ability to travel

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate/Accounting/Economics

State Certified General Real Estate Appraisal license

MAI designation or pursuing MAI

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

About The Role

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. FTI offers a distinctly different level of services from high volume valuation firms. Our clients include public and private real estate entities including owners/developers, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and law firms-all seeking effective solutions that are customized to their needs. This is a great opportunity for a real estate valuation professional to develop in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry, as well as specialized expertise in the financial and operational areas. The Senior Director will work with a valuation advisory services team comprised of professionals possessing outstanding technical and market knowledge, transaction experience and credibility among accounting firms, capital market constituents and corporations worldwide, performing the following services: Litigation and Expert Testimony Services, Real Estate Appraisals, Portfolio Valuations and Periodic Valuations, Valuation for Financial Reporting, Purchase Price Allocations, Market Rent Studies, Feasibility Studies and Highest and Best Use Analyses, Financial Modeling, Appraisal Review and Management Services and Partial Interest Valuations.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the collection and analysis of data utilized to formulate an opinion of the market value of real estate assets for a variety of intended uses including dispute resolution, acquisition, disposition, portfolio analysis, bankruptcy, eminent domain, partnership disputes and estate planning purposes.
• Perform research and analyses associated with operating performance, market analysis and valuation of real estate investment properties, development projects and corporate entities that are directly involved in the ownership, production or financing of real estate.
• Understand and utilize all company related research subscription services including CoStar and CompStak
• Efficiently review and analyze various source documents for the development of cash flow assumptions and projections (e.g. historical financial statements, rent roll, operating budget, tax bills, etc.)
• Apply business, economics, finance and accounting skills to various client situations and practice disciplines (e.g. real estate valuation, financial modeling, review/analysis of financial statements and projections, conducting due diligence, etc.).
• Understand, synthesize and analyze large amounts of data associated with complex real estate properties/portfolios.
• Prepare complex cash flow projections to model real estate performance or actual or hypothetical transactions utilizing MS Excel and Argus.
• Prepare relevant analysis, summaries and reports for interested parties including clients and FTI management.
• Prepare expert reports, rebuttal reports and USPAP compliant appraisal reports and appraisal review reports.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting and/or Economics
• State Certified General Real Estate Appraisal license
• MAI designation or desire to pursue this designation
• Experience in Argus Enterprise and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to travel to clients and to FTI offices as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $154,500

Maximum Pay: $302,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.