Disputes and Valuations - Director

Peregrine Search Solutions

Disputes and Valuations - Director

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client solves the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of their employees, clients, and communities, our client actively promotes an inclusive environment. They strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

    Our client has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support of their employees’ work-life integration. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

     

    You’ll be part of the team supporting our Disputes and Valuations practice within Risk Advisory. Our Disputes and Valuations practice applies accounting, financial and data analysis expertise and experience to assist our clients and address their critical issues. You will work closely with AlixPartners’ experts to address complex issues in commercial litigation, business valuations and investigations.

    Their litigation support and valuation teams perform tasks such as valuations of businesses, securities, intellectual property and other intangible assets, calculating financial damage analysis and lost profits determination, draft expert reports and testify, and assess work performed by opposing experts.

    • Research and analyze factors affecting litigation damages or valuations

    • Review and summarize materials produced in litigation matters such as depositions and financial statements

    • Develop and assess projections and forecasts

    • Create financial models incorporating valuation theory such as the development of discounted cash flow (DCF) models

    • Communicate with clients and colleagues in written and oral form including drafting expert reports and presentations to clients

    • Draft written reports

    • Create and manage large data sets

    • Apply statistical analysis

    • Prepare presentation materials

    • Perform quality control review over work product

    • Organize documents and work papers, including preparing supporting materials for litigation and valuation reports

    • Oversee and train other professional staff


    Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics required; Master’s degree is desirable.

    • A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a professional services firm providing valuation, dispute, litigation and/or investigative services

    • Certifications such as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Chartered Financial Analyst or Accredited in Business Valuation, Accredited Senior Appraiser viewed favorably

    • Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to resolve complex accounting problems

    • Well-developed analytical abilities

    • Ability to prepare financial models and cash flow analyses

    • Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

       

    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

    • Fluent oral and written foreign language skills (particularly Spanish) are a plus

       

       

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