Forensics, Litigation, and Valuation Services Manager at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Job Description:





It's an exciting time to join Baker Tilly!


We are looking for a driven Forensics, Litigation, and Valuation Services Manager who is highly skilled in Business Valuation and Litigation support with experience in Matrimonial Disputes. This individual must be highly skilled in communication and be interested in partnering with local law offices to develop business locally. Other cross-selling opportunities in areas of expertise would include Business Valuation and Advisory Services. This individual will be a champion - acting locally and thinking globally.




What we offer:

• Baker Tilly wide Disconnect Days to rest and recharge.
  
  


• Hybrid working environment.
  
  


• A flexible and dynamic workplace with benefits and rewards centered around you.
  
  


• An opportunity to grow your career into what you want it to be.
  
  

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for your next challenge, crave variety where no day is the same, and feel your skills and experience can be better utilized.
  
  


• You maintain excellent client relationships by delivering the highest level of client service.
  
  


• You are a team player with strong communication skills and desire to work collaboratively with others to meet client needs.
  
  


• You are naturally curious, able to spot the unusual, and have a tenacity to discover the cause.
  
  


• You have a willingness to look at detail, without missing or losing the 'big picture'.
  
  


• You have a readiness to accept that everything one does might be challenged and have the confidence and resilience to handle these challenges, as well as the pressure of deadlines.
  
  


• You have proven industry experience outside traditional accounting i.e. energy, mining, or construction sectors.
  
  


• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with clients to provide insurance claim and litigation support, prepare damages calculations, and provide forensic accounting and business valuation services for insurers, law firms, corporates, and other stakeholders.
  
  


• Report directly to Principal and/or Director, involved in all project phases related to the valuation or forensic accounting assignment.
  
  


• Prepare, review and critique complex business valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow and LBO modelling, discount rate computations, market comparator and precedent transaction benchmarking analyses.
  
  


• Work on post-M&A matters such as breach of warranty claims and completion accounts/earn-out disputes; shareholder disputes; and non-contentious matters for reporting or information purposes.
  
  


• Apply insights and knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and IAS in determining Quality of Earnings adjustments for valuation purposes.
  
  


• Prepare comprehensive written reports for clients and in support of the named expert for litigation purposes.
  
  


• Deliver exceptional client service in all client interactions and projects.
  
  


• Communicate effectively, both internally and to clients, including those at an executive level.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university in the areas of Accounting and Finance
  
  


• Must be accredited by one or more professional business valuation organizations and possess one or more of the following credentials - CPA, CFA, ASA, CVA, ABV or additional credentials such as CFE, CFF, CBA
  
  


• A minimum of six years public accounting or forensic consulting experience required. Will look at candidates with a combination of industry/professional service blend.
  
  


• Familiarity with Capital IQ beneficial.
  
  


• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and solid Microsoft Suite skills required
  
  


• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties
  
  


• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings
  
  


• Relevant skills in project execution with hands on experience in the full life cycle of a project
  
  


• Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills
  
  


• Strong project management and facilitation skills
  
  


• Flexibility to travel to client site as needed and ability to work beyond core business hours
  
  

The compensation range for this role is $111,170 to $240,580. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Apply Now