Business Valuation Senior

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. 

The Senior Consultant plays a key role in delivering valuation projects, primarily related to fair value for financial reporting, including business combinations, goodwill impairment, and stock compensation. This position will provide guidance and training to staff, perform technical reviews of deliverables, communicate with clients on status updates and outstanding items, and provide support to the firm’s assurance practice. The Senior Consultant will also work on other valuation engagements as needed and contribute to process improvements across the firm’s service offerings.

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Responsibilities

• Execute fair value for financial reporting engagements, including research, data analysis, and documentation.
• Support the review of external valuation reports for assurance clients and provide technical guidance to audit teams.
• Assist in training junior staff on fair value for financial reporting topics.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in valuation templates, reports, and methodologies.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Uphold the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in valuation, financial analysis, or a related area.
• Relevant certifications preferred (ASA, CFA, CPA, ABV, CVA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of fair value methodologies.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client, auditor, and internal interactions.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Occasional travel required (2-3 times per year).

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•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.