Who is Grant Thornton?

Hi. We’re Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (A.K.A. one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.) With us, business feels more personal — for our clients and for you. That makes us different. Better. And we’re looking for applicants who are too.

Different how? It means working with numbers doesn’t make you a number. Here, your voice matters. Our inclusive community and caring culture rejects limits and egos, which helps make our work stronger and you thrive. From our global clients and no-silos style, we empower you with opportunity from day one, then set you up for long-term success with flexibility, resources and connections. It’s how we help you create a career you love — and more.

Interested? Get to know us better at gt.com/careers and read on to learn more how you’ll help us become even bolder:

Position Summary:

Grant Thornton’s Valuation & Modelling professionals are progressive thinkers who provide value added solutions to solve complex client problems centered around value, expedite the transaction process and realize value for our clients. Our advisory practice creates holistic solutions delivered by innovative, curious professionals who bring technical depth and industry insight to our clients. Specific offerings include: investment value and business modeling; outsourced corporate development; M&A advisory; valuation for financial reporting and tax; corporate advisory and interim management; capital asset solutions; and IPO preparation.

Spotlight on Valuation & Modelling

Our valuation services help companies identify, understand, manage and maximize organizational value through:

• Investment value analysis

• Financial reporting valuation and reserve analysis

• Fairness opinions

• Tax planning and compliance

• Merger and acquisitions

• Purchase price allocations

• Complex financial instruments valuation and reporting

• Tangible asset valuation

• Fresh start accounting valuation

• Ongoing impairment testing of acquired assets

• Board services with a focus on M&A transactions, distributions, liquidations, reorganizations, bankruptcies, spinoffs, or taxable sales of stock or assets
  

Why become a Valuation & Modelling Associate?

As a Valuation & Modelling Associate, your primary responsibility will be executing high quality projects and services from beginning to end under the supervision of experienced Valuation & Modelling leadership. Associates are expected to aid project teams with deliverables, perform detailed financial analysis, and build strong working relationships with clients. In addition, as a Valuation & Modelling Associate, you will focus on continuously developing your technical and professional skills to grow and expand your role in the Valuation & Modelling practice. Throughout engagements Valuation & Modelling Associates will:

• Gain an understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives and utilize that knowledge to add value on Valuation & Modelling engagements

• Perform market company and industry research in connection with ongoing engagements and business development activities

• Perform detailed financial analysis and interpret various financial and operational information

• Assist with engagement administration including engagement set up

• Work closely with the project team to promptly resolve client issues

• Perform professional business and tangible and intangible asset valuations.

• Oversee and perform data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, economic and statistical analysis, valuation analysis, and industry research.

• Oversee and perform research related to engagements as well as document management, referencing from source documents to analysis, and file preparation.

• Write opinion letters and reports.

• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.

• Maintain active communication with engagement team regarding interim and final deadline, percent of completion, etc.

• Other duties as assigned
  

What are we looking for in a Valuation & Modelling Associate?

Interested candidates should display an affinity for learning and problem-solving skills as well as have the adaptability to work cross-functionally within the Valuation & Modelling practice. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics and related fields

• Major and overall minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

• Willingness and ability to work additional hours and travel to various client sites (as needed)
  

Skill Requirements

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects

• Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment

• High level of expertise with computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word

• Highly analytical with expertise in financial analysis and modeling, econometrics, statistics, and regression analysis.

• Desire to pursue applicable professional certifications (e.g. CPA, ASA, CFA, CVA, ABV, AVA CIRA, CTP, CDBV, PMP or CSCP)
  

Training:
Grant Thornton provides both local and national training programs related to an individual’s job responsibilities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and we encourage individuals to attend outside training seminars.

Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.

It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.