Associate/Senior Associate, Valuations

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Job description

Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that offers investment banking, ESOP advisory and valuation services to support the growth and ownership transition strategies of middle-market organizations. Our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion are the foundation of our business. As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture - but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you. When you are passionate about what you do and those around you, it shows.

Job Description

Our employee-owners enjoy a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where they are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join us in our Atlanta, GA office. Associates act as generalists, gaining extensive experience while working on a variety of client engagements. Engagement types include ESOP advisory, valuation/financial opinions and transaction advisory. Additionally, Senior Associates are responsible for project management and staff development. We operate in an entrepreneurial environment and team members are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit.

What you will be doing:

• Working directly with senior level management, board members, shareholders and trustees throughout all phases of the engagement including participating in client discussions and due diligence meetings
• Developing financial models and analytical support for ESOP transactions, financial opinions and other valuation engagements
• Preparing client deliverables including valuation reports, presentations, information memoranda and marketing materials
• Performing company, industry, market and competitor research and due diligence
• Establishing relationships internally on project teams and externally with clients
• Training and mentoring of analysts and interns

What do we look for in candidates?

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/economics; MBA or relevant advanced degree or certification (CPA, CFA) preferred
• 4 - 5 years of experience performing valuations, developing financial models, leading projects and presenting to clients; Senior Associates will have 1 - 2 years of experience managing valuation engagements
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity with the willingness to travel and work long hours to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage tight timelines in a team environment
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, now or in the future