Senior Associate, Damages & Valuations

Secretariat Advisors LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat Advisors LLC is seeking candidates for a Denver-based role in its Business Damages and Valuation team. You will engage in economic damages work, forensic accounting, and complex quantification matters that merge finance, accounting, economics, and law.

The role involves researching, analyzing data, preparing expert and rebuttal reports, and liaising with clients and counsel. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance/economics and 2–4 years of relevant experience are expected, with Big Four

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics from an accredited university.
• 2-4 years of experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting.
• Big Four experience is preferred.
• Pursuing or holding CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, ABV credentials is a plus.
• Strong analytical, deadline-driven, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Second language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research.
• Analyze financial and non-financial information and summarize findings for the team and clients.
• Assist with preparing expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, construction quantum).
• Assist with rebuttal expert reports evaluating other experts' conclusions.
• Communicate with clients and counsel.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Manage day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements.
• Review work of junior staff.

Skills

Economic damages

Forensic accounting

Financial analysis

Presentation skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

CPA/CFF/CFA/CFE/ABV credentials (pursuing or holders)

Experience at a Big Four firm

Job description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one - working with the world's most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and - most importantly - you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR BUSINESS DAMAGES AND VALUATION TEAM

Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. Our Denver-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters involving misappropriations of assets, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and a myriad of other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give successful candidates exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports)
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements
• Review work of junior level staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requisite professional designations and work experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college
• 2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting preferred
• Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms would be an asset
• Holder of or pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial records and capital market data
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
• The ability to travel as needed

At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay Transparency

$100,000 - $125,000 USD

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do - from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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