Job purpose

Working as part of a team and utilizing resources to add value to clients, staff associates learn how to perform valuations of business enterprises and ownership interest, intellectual property and other intangible assets in connection with engagements for financial reporting, estate and gift, litigation and mergers and acquisitions.

Duties and responsibilities

Commitment to Client Service

• Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
• Works effectively in teams to provide quality service to clients
• Gains a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives, and utilizes that knowledge during engagements
• Communicates professionally with clients when applicable

Technical Skills

• Prepares, analyzes and explains historical and projected financial information
• Reviews data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income and expenditures
• Conducts research of guideline companies and other market data
• Identifies technical matters and conducts research, documentation and conclusion; seeks help when issues are beyond experience
• Participates in the project planning process and works with members of the team to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during engagements
• Enters income statements and balance sheets into the valuation model
• Assists in building valuation and litigation models

Leading People

• Builds and maintains positive relationships across the firm
• Supports interns in professional development
• Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements

Business Results

• Assists in report preparation, proposals and executive presentations
• Maintains open communication with management regarding the progress of completion on projects
• Executes feedback to minimize repeated errors and apply new concepts
• Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities
• Utilizes computer applications and relevant technology effectively
• Enters time daily

Executive Presence

• Participates in Firm events
• Commits to outside reading, studying and professional growth
• Demonstrates integrity, objectivity and a high standard of ethics

Qualifications include:

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Time management and organizational skills

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.