Description:
Business Valuations - Manager, Financial Advisory Services
Crowe Horwath LLP
Oak Brook, IL

Why Crowe?
Crowe Horwath LLP is one of the Top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. With more than 20 offices and more than 2,500 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of Crowe Horwath International.

At Crowe, we strongly endorse an open door policy. Our executives are approachable and accessible across the entire organization. Our team-based culture encourages executives to be in touch with our professionals and active on client projects. The executives of our company lead by example, maintain a strong two-way channel of communication with their teams. We strive to create an environment that is relaxed, fun, dynamic and fulfilling. Our team-based culture has not only resulted in successful projects, but in long lasting friendships as well. Overall, our people find their career choices to be highly rewarding and fulfilling.

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Business valuation at Crowe is promoted and managed within the Financial Advisory Services group.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Plan, perform and manage valuation projects with the ability to multi-task between several projects independently (unsupervised capacity).
-Manage client relationships with the goal of becoming the point person for designated key clients.
-Consult with clients in all aspects of valuation process.
-Must be able to articulate deal issues and document accounting issues clearly with a concise writing style for the preparation of reports.
-Mentor and train staff.
-Support business development activities.

REQUIREMENTS
-Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
-Valuation or relevant accreditation preferred (ASA, CFA, ABV).
-Minimum 4 years experience consulting in a consulting firm, CPA firm, investment bank or related environment providing services in corporate finance, valuation services and/or transaction services.
-Strong experience performing business assessment & analysis, options valuations, purchase price allocations, valuation of intangible assets, preparation of valuation reports/schedules, understanding of SFAS 141 and 142 and financial reporting.
-Manage valuation projects using market, income and cost approaches.
-Some experience with information technology
-CPA desired but not required.
-Experience in management of projects and staff in field and local office.
-Solid understanding of valuation methodology.
-Experience with business development preferred but not required.
-Must be self-motivated.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.

EOE
M/F/D/V