Within the Private Markets division, the Valuation Services team is looking for a manager to make an immediate impact by empowering analysts to deliver valuation services and support Venture Capital/Private Equity clients spread across the US and APAC regions. The Manager will be leading a team of analysts that provide ASC 820 valuations for fair value reporting within a close-knit division that values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Lead valuation team through portfolio valuations for VC/PE funds and business valuations of early-stage venture-backed companies with complex capital structures, adhering to all AICPA standards pertaining to Fair Value
- Drive client engagements, including gathering and reviewing of underlying source data, project management, communication around timelines and deliverables, and audit support
- Empower analysts to set up valuations for new clients as part of the onboarding process and lead training sessions on how to use the platform; assist the Implementation team with interpretation of financial and legal documents used in onboarding
- Work with the Valuation Analysts, Client Engagement, and Support teams to respond to client requests and resolve inquiries
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of the proprietary models and software platforms used to perform valuations
What Were Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience, specifically involving ASC 820
- Strong understanding of private markets valuation methodologies, including Black-Scholes OPM, with the ability to perform valuations for VC/PE portfolios and early-stage companies with complex capital structures
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills combined with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with extreme attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently under strict deadlines in a collaborative team setting
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-graduate degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, CFA, or another relevant designation
- Familiarity with SaaS business models