Director - Valuation

Role & responsibilities

• In the audit setting, review business valuation projects for the following purpose under US GAAP and/or IFRSs: Business Combinations (ASC 805), Impairment (ASC 350/360), Stock Compensation (ASC 718), Financial Instruments (ASC 815), Portfolio Valuations (ASC 820), and more.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts to support the Armanino Valuation and Forensics practice.
• Review, develop, and utilize financial models (such as the Discounted Cash Flow, Option Pricing Method, and Black Scholes model) to arrive at value indications.
• Identify, review, and analyze comparable public/private companies and transactions to derive valuation multiples.
• Compose audit memos in support of valuation reviews.
• Work with managers and staff to ensure all audits in the pipeline are completed on budget and on time
• Train and guide analysts and review their work to ensure quality control.
• Be the final sign off on assigned audit reviews, overseeing US and/or India teammates.
• Participate in innovation and template building efforts to strengthen models and processes and ensure top audit quality.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree, preferably in business, accounting, finance, statistics, mathematics, or engineering
• 10+ years progressively responsible valuation experience within a Big 4 or Top 25 accounting firm
• At least one of the following relevant professional and/or valuation designation(s) including, but not limited to: ASA, CPA, CFA, CEIV, CVFI, ABV, or CVA highly preferred
• Prior experience performing audit reviews under US GAAP is required
• Must be willing to work US hours
• Strong memo writing skills, financial modeling skills, the ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong client management, consulting, communication, and leadership traits managing expectations and delivering high quality solutions on-time within scope and budget
• Detail oriented, flexible, and responsive.