Description:
Valuations are often subject to third-party scrutiny. KPMG professionals monitor the changing laws and sensitivities of regulators, standard-setting bodies, taxing authorities, and the courts. We adopt an anticipatory mindset to help ensure that contentious issues and potential objections are recognized and addressed prior to issuing our report.
Our valuation approach is rigorous. We invest the time required to understand the subject business, consulting with professionals from KPMG International's global network as necessary. We combine our theoretical knowledge of sophisticated financial techniques with our practical understanding of capital markets. We excel when faced with complex and unusual issues. Our conclusions are well supported and our reports clear and concise.
What you will do:
This position involves advising public and private businesses operating in a variety of industries on valuation issues.
- Manage valuation assignments in support of the purchase and/or sale of a business, tax planning, financial reporting and litigation
- Conduct economic and industry research and detailed financial analysis
- Draft and review valuation reports
- Lead a range of valuation projects concurrently and assume responsibility for the day-to-day execution and delivery of high caliber service on projects
- Undertake engagement and practice management responsibilities including billings and adherence to professional practice requirements
- Manage, mentor and train junior valuations professionals
- Support business development activities and contribute to the growth of the practice through the development of external and internal relationships.
What you bring to this role:
- CPA, CA designation strongly encouraged
- Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) obtained or are near completion, and/or CFA designation
- Minimum 5 years of experience including 2 years of direct valuations experience
- Excellent analytical and writing skills with strong attention to detail
- Effective leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead teams to produce outstanding results for our clients
- Experience with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations, project profitability and team leadership
- Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, training and developing junior staff members.
- Highly motivated, committed, self-starter and ability to prioritize work with changing priorities
- Experience working in a regional or national accounting practice would be advantageous.