About the position
As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal.
We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.
Responsibilities
• Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages and valuation reports)
• Conduct economic and industry research
• Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
• Develop valuation parameters (i.e. discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models
• Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college
• Holder of or pursing a credential in at least one of the following:
CPA
CBV
ACA/ACCA
Equivalent international accountancy qualification
• 2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or business valuation preferred; prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms preferred in audit
• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills (ability to speak, write and conduct business in English is required)
• Willing to occasionally travel internationally (subject to safety concerns)
• Ability to work in US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Nice-to-haves
• prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms preferred in audit
• Language skills are advantageous given the international focus of our practice
Benefits
• competitive compensation and benefits
• hybrid work arrangement policy
• We support the continuing professional development of our employees.
• At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity.