Transaction Services-Valuation-Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible - one of our 'six forces' shaping the future of business.Industry: Not ApplicableDescription:
PricewaterhouseCoopers is currently seeking highly motivated individuals for Manager positions within the firm’s Chicago office. Your responsibility will be to provide valuation support to the Firm’s audit practice, primarily in assessing enterprise and intangible asset valuations, as well as complex mergers & acquisitions and financing structures.The Structuring Group provide accounting and valuation advise to corporation and private equity firms, on a broad range of transactions used to execute commercial strategies. Experience mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, IPOs, outsourcing, licensing, minority investments and specialty financial structures like lease financing and securitizations. Provide real-time advice on the accounting and financial reporting impact of client negotiations. We also help clients in reviewing valuation analyses and resolving issues for transaction assessment and financial reporting purposes.As a Manager, you would play an important role in strengthening client relationships. You will work closely with directors and partners and will be consistently challenged to demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative. The work environment provides constant access to highly credentialed senior members of the group.The daily activities of a Valuation Manager include:Valuation review - assess valuation analyses (e.g. purchase price allocation and enterprise valuations)
Financial analysis - develop financial models and perform comparative and pro-forma analysis
Compliance - be a technical liaison for clients (both internal and external)
Transaction execution - interact with clients and act as an integral part of the engagement team
Business development - prepare new business presentations and conduct industry research
Thought leadership - Capture thinking on complex technical matters and communicate it to end users
REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
In selecting our candidate, we look for individuals with an undergraduate accounting, economics or finance degree who displayed superior achievements in academic and extracurricular activities. Advanced degree(s) and professional designations (ASA, CFA, CPA) are strongly preferred.Essential Requirements:
Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate finance, asset valuation or appraisal preferred
In-depth knowledge of valuation principles in areas such as enterprise valuation, intangible assets and complex financial instruments
Ability to understand the big picture and the interrelationships between asset classes
Strong team work and technology skills
Excellent aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
We welcome candidates with experience in valuing intangible assets, distinguished academic achievement, a high level of maturity, personal integrity, a strong desire to learn, and a good sense of humor.