Valuation Analyst

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About TP

Vision ESOP Valuation is a business valuation and transaction advisory firm with headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our services and analysis directly impact the price paid in transactions involving companies that have or decide to implement an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our valuation services are utilized by clients and their advisors for ESOP transaction opinions and annual valuation updates. Our firm values professional development, offers a supportive, flexible, and fun working environment, and emphasizes providing quality service to our clients. We have experienced professionals with upwards of 20 years of experience that will help train and share their knowledge. Vision has established a strong track record of growth, which has resulted in the expansion of our team since the Company was founded in 2018.

What It Looks Like When Someone Is Successful in this Role:

A Valuation Analyst is a key position in the execution of our projects. A successful candidate will be able to juggle multiple tasks, communicate effectively with the team, and complete high-quality work. The focus of this position is on growth and project execution. A strong candidate will be eager to learn and open to feedback in order to build the unique set of skills that are required to do business valuation and write reports well. Commitment to developing writing skills is a must for this role.

Position Summary:

A Business Valuation Analyst will provide valuation analysis and transaction consulting services for clients in a vast variety of industries. An analyst will experience immediate client contact, hearing from CEOs, CFOs, and their advisors about what drives each business. Vision’s valuation analysis and transaction consulting services help to support the sale of privately held Companies across the country. A day in the life may include, but not be limited to, researching new industries, visiting client facilities, interacting with client management and their advisors, and using sophisticated financial models while preparing transaction analyses and written valuation reports.

Our Clients – Over 120 Companies, located across the County

Our team members get the opportunity to travel and visit with clients and advisors located in 30+ different states during our annual valuation process or transaction due diligence meetings. Based on workload, analysts may have the opportunity to visit locations such as:

• San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco, California
• Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas

Our clients include but are not limited to: breweries, information technology, government contractors, specialty construction, retail, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, etc. The variety of industries, locations, management styles, and operating strategies, keeps our job extremely interesting and each day and project is unique.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing project support to Managers and Senior Analysts
• Preparing, completing, and ensuring the accuracy of financial models and sophisticated valuation analyses
• Preparing for and attending client field visits and management interviews
• Performing economic and industry research
• Writing valuation reports and presentations

Qualifications:

• Degree: in Finance or Accounting
• Experience: 1-2 years of finance or accounting related experience is a plus (Prior business valuation experience not required)
• ESOP valuation experience: is a plus
• Analytic foundation: Excellent analytic foundation with advanced understanding of financial statements
• Valuation methodologies: Knowledge of various valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, etc.) is a plus
• Financial theory: Intermediate understanding of financial theory and general accounting issues
• Financial modeling: Proficiency at financial modeling with Microsoft Excel
• Attitude: Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Work environment: Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Feedback: Open and receptive to feedback
• Time management: Demonstrated ability to manage time well while handling multiple projects
• Problem solving: Shows creativity in problem solving
• Accountability: Accountability
• Travel: Up to 20% travel required

Benefits of Working with TP:

• Health and Dental: Insurance
• Health Savings Account:
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Holidays: Firm Holidays
• 401(k): Match
• Profit Sharing: Discretionary 401 (k) Profit Sharing
• Incentive Compensation:
• Credentialing Support: Firm Support for Credentialing

Seniority level

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type

Employment type: Full-time

Job function

Job function: Finance and Sales

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