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Financial Advisor, Strategy and Transactions, (Valuation Modeling & Economics - Business Valuation) (Manager)(Multiple Positions) (1617281), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.
Provide clients with valuation advice for assets and liabilities. Help decision-makers assess and plan the efficient allocation of resources in organizations. Review complex financial instruments to help clients determine the value of business, intellectual property, intangibles and other assets. Review and perform intangible business valuations for management planning; mergers and acquisitions; and financial reporting. Serve as a member of a cross functional engagement team. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client’s business; and use and develop technology and tools to innovate and enhance the effectiveness of services provided. Utilize report generation and detailed financial modeling.
Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field and 3 years of related work experience.

Must have 3 years of experience with at least 1 or a combination of the following:

• Performing business or intangible asset valuations for financial reporting, including experience in one or a combination of any of the following: Purchase Price Allocations, goodwill impairment testing, and/or other;
• Tax reporting (legal entity valuation) utilizing the Income, Market, or Cost approaches; or
• Corporate finance work experience, including all of the following: Capital allocation diagnostics, analyses, and advice; Quantifying the value impact of various strategic alternatives; Performing strategic portfolio reviews; and Assisting clients with forecasting and scenario planning.

Must have 3 years of experience working in one or a combination of any of the following:

• Business valuation firm or practice;

• Venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, financial research, or national valuation firm; and/orA corporate finance role for an organization.

• Must have 2 years of experience working on business valuation mergers and acquisitions; conducting valuations for financial reporting; financial modeling including building models from scratch in MS Excel and related software.
  Must have 2 years of combined experience working with external clients on business valuation engagements.
  Must have 1 year of experience managing engagements and engagement related budgets; and leading teams, including projects and engagement leadership, goal setting, and performance reviews.
  Requires domestic and regional travel up to 20% to serve client needs.
  Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
  Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on “Careers - Job Search”, then “Search Jobs” (Job Number - 1617281).

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs