Financial Consulting Senior Associate- Valuation Services

Real Estate Consulting Associate

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.The Real Estate and Valuation Practices at RSM LLP are full-service practices providing a deep breadth of capability, services and an innovative approach to the real estate industry. Our team combines real estate accounting, tax, financial and business advisory expertise to provide integrated solutions from the simplest assignment to the most complex. Our collaborative team approach enables an array of experts to assist in providing solutions to all real estate sectors.Real Estate Consulting TeamWe are currently looking for an Associate to join RSMs well-established and growing Real Estate and Valuation Consulting business. As part of this exciting team, you will have the opportunity to combine your specialist technical skills and knowledge of real estate to advise clients on all aspects of real estate related valuation matters.Role Responsibilities

• Assist companies to identify and measure the value of their assets by providing independent and well-supported valuations.
• Perform local, national and international real estate market analysis on a wide range of public and private entities using all accepted and relevant valuation approaches
• Independently gather data pertinent to an engagement through direct client interaction, including personal and telephone interviews with market participants including brokers, appraisers, investors, developers and asset managers
• Review industry surveys and benchmarks, economic and demographic trends
• Assist with preparing and presenting the results of our analysis in a clear and concise manner; assist in proposals and executive presentations
• Understand the requirements associated with the development of value conclusions under GAAP, tax, and regulatory rules allowing companies to understand the value of an entity, asset, or liability so they can make informed business and investment decisions

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, preferably in Finance or Real Estate Finance from an accredited college/university.
• Technical knowledge of real estate property as an investment class, along with knowledge of discounted cash flow models and the construction of capitalization rates.
• Exposure to the relevant real estate and valuation professional and regulatory issues.
• General knowledge of FASB fair value accounting standards (ASC 820).
• Experience with purchase price allocation (ASC 805) and impairment analysis (ASC 360).
• The ability to create strong, effective working relationships within RSM and with clients as well as work on your own initiative.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills along with the ability to write clear, concise reports are critical.
• Ability to travel as required.