Business Valuation Consulting Associate - Fall 2027
The Business Valuation Consulting Associate at Confidential Client provides financial analysis and valuation services to middle market companies across various industries. The role involves building financial models, performing valuation methodologies, conducting research, and preparing detailed valuation and litigation support reports. Associates collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver quality solutions supporting investment analysis, financial reporting, and transaction advisory.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking Business Valuation Consulting Associates who will contribute to valuation and financial advisory engagements across a variety of industries. You will work on multiple team-based projects, support senior staff and clients, and help produce valuation analyses and reports used for financial reporting, transactions, tax, and litigation matters.
- Gather financial statements and company data through direct client contact and collaboration with internal assurance and tax teams
- Conduct industry, market and competitor research to inform valuation assumptions
- Build and maintain valuation models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), market multiples, transaction comps, and option-pricing analyses
- Perform quantitative financial analysis and sensitivity testing
- Apply appropriate valuation methodologies for enterprise, intangible asset, and equity/debt valuations
- Draft business valuation and litigation support reports that explain methodology, assumptions, and conclusions
- Prepare client-facing presentations and proposals
- Support multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Travel locally and nationally as needed to meet client and engagement requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Working toward or recently completed a B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (finance concentration preferred)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency with Excel and comfort building financial models
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly in writing and presentations
- Comfortable working in team settings and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel locally and nationally
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of core financial concepts including NPV, DCF and WACC
- Prior modeling, valuation coursework, internship, or project experience
- Strong organizational skills and a self-starter mindset
- Experience preparing client deliverables, reports, or presentations (PowerPoint)
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a consulting environment and a client-service orientation
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $73,920 - $88,200 (range reflects factors such as experience, location, and qualifications)
- Competitive benefits package and flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities to accelerate learning and career progression
Work Authorization & Accommodations
- Confidential Client does not intend to sponsor applicants for work authorization for this entry-level role now or in the future.
- Confidential Client will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records consistent with applicable law.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruiting process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, indicate this when contacted or notify Careertakes.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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