Director, Valuation - Decision Modeling & Analytics

Job Summary:

The Decision Modeling & Analytics Director is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients across a variety of industries. The candidate will play a key role in client management, practice development, and business development.

Job Duties:

• Develops complex financial analysis and models to support engagements across industries served by BDO
• Serves as engagement leader for all financial modeling needs on engagements
• Works with team members at all levels to identify needs from a financial modeling and decision analytics perspective
• Manages client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines
• Seeks to improve internal processes, procedures, analyses, and models
• Understands and manage firm risk on projects and proposals
• Executes personal business development plan in conjunction with practice leadership which includes building and maintaining relationships with and participating in business development activities to grow the practice
• Identifies how to work with Alliance Firms and coordinate with international firms as appropriate on opportunities as they arise
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of staff on assigned engagements and reviews work product/client deliverables
• Ensures staff are trained on all relevant databases, financial models, and software platforms
• Evaluates the performance of staff and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for staff
• Acts as Career Advisor to staff, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, required
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, preferred

Experience:

• Twelve (12) or more years of related work experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role, required
• Prior experience working on a financial modeling/business analytics team, required
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in corporate finance, valuation, financial accounting, and US GAAP, required
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and effectively interact directly with senior client personnel and key decision makers, required

License/Certifications:

• CFA, CPA, or valuation credential, preferred
• Industry credential in financial modeling, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Superior financial modeling skills including: 3-statement financial forecasting, scenario analysis, trend analysis, variance analysis, and other strategic decision analytics
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause determination skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to travel within the US and internationally, as required

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $200,000 - $260,000
Colorado Range: $200,000 - $260,000
Illinois Range: $200,000 - $260,000
Maryland Range: $200,000 - $260,000
Minnesota Range: $200,000 - $260,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $260,000
Washington Range: $200,000 - $260,000
Washington DC Range: $200,000 - $260,000