Valuation Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Valuation Services Manager to lead complex valuation engagements from planning through delivery for external clients and internal audit support. You will guide a diverse team, manage risks, and ensure high quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

You'll partner with leadership on business development, leverage AI-enabled tooling to enhance analyses, and collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions while mentoring the next

Qualifications

• 5+ years of valuation experience in public accounting, consulting, investment banking, or similar
• Advanced financial modeling, accounting, corporate finance, and analytical capabilities
• CFA and/or ASA credential preferred
• Proven ability to build relationships and contribute to business development
• Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation engagements from planning through delivery for external clients and internal audit support
• Serve as day-to-day project leader across valuation services (pre-deal, financial reporting, tax, portfolio)
• Partner with practice leadership on business development and client relationships
• Represent the firm in presentations, conferences, and thought leadership
• Identify and manage project risks while maintaining quality and profitability
• Mentor and develop valuation professionals; conduct performance reviews
• Drive innovation by integrating AI-enabled tools into valuation processes
• Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to deliver integrated solutions

Skills

Valuation expertise

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Client relationship management

AI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

Are you a valuation professional who thrives in complex transactions, enjoys leading high-performing teams, and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing practice? Cherry Bekaert is seeking a Manager to join our Valuation Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, client-focused professional to manage sophisticated valuation engagements while helping drive innovation, mentorship, and business growth. As a trusted advisor, you'll work alongside accomplished professionals on a broad range of valuation projects, including pre-deal analyses, business enterprise valuations, purchase price allocations, tax valuations, and portfolio valuations. You'll have the opportunity to influence client outcomes, develop future talent, and help advance the use of emerging technologies and AI within the valuation profession.

As a Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage valuation engagements from planning through delivery for external clients and internal audit support initiatives
• Serve as the day-to-day project leader across a diverse portfolio of valuation services, including pre-deal valuation, financial reporting, tax valuation, and portfolio valuation engagements
• Partner with practice leadership on business development initiatives, client relationship growth strategies, and market expansion opportunities
• Represent the firm through presentations, industry conferences, seminars, and thought leadership activities
• Identify and manage project risks while maintaining high-quality client service and engagement profitability
• Mentor, coach, and develop professionals across the valuation team, providing ongoing guidance, performance feedback, and career development support
• Evaluate staff performance through engagement reviews and year-end assessment processes
• Help drive innovation by identifying opportunities to integrate technology and AI-enabled solutions into valuation processes and client engagements
• Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to deliver comprehensive solutions that address client needs

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• CFA and/or ASA credential preferred
• 5+ years of experience performing valuation services within public accounting, consulting, investment banking, or a similar professional services environment
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple valuation disciplines, including pre-deal valuation, purchase price allocations, tax valuation, portfolio valuation, and asset or goodwill impairment analyses
• Advanced financial modeling, accounting, corporate finance, and analytical capabilities
• Experience managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Working knowledge of AI technologies and platforms, with a passion for leveraging innovative tools to enhance valuation analyses and engagement delivery
• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues, and contribute to business development efforts

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range: $117,000 - $188,400

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. © 2026 Cherry Bekaert. All Rights Reserved. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.