Job Description
Senior Associate -
Valuation Location:
Draper, UT (Salt Lake City) Overview A leading independent valuation advisory firm is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join its Valuation Services team in Draper, Utah. This role focuses on delivering rigorous business valuations and financial analyses for tax, financial reporting, and transaction-related purposes. The position is well suited for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments, enjoy solving complex financial problems, and are eager to take ownership of their work while continuing to deepen their technical expertise. Key Responsibilities Perform business valuations for financial reporting and tax compliance purposes, including purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, common stock valuations, derivative valuations, solvency opinions, and fairness opinions Build and maintain complex financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, market-based valuation approaches, and option-pricing models Manage valuation engagements from inception through completion, including due diligence, management interviews, financial analysis, and report preparation Collaborate closely with clients, auditors, legal counsel, board members, and institutional investors to deliver high-quality, defensible analyses Prepare clear, well-supported valuation reports and client presentations Manage multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines and quality standards Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field 2+ years of experience in business valuation, investment banking, transaction advisory, or a related discipline Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities Ability to independently solve complex, ambiguous problems with limited supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of accountability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Familiarity with-or willingness to leverage-AI-enabled tools to enhance analytical efficiency and productivity Comfortable operating in a demanding, deadline-driven environment Currently hold or are actively pursuing a valuation credential (e.g., ASA, CVA, CFA) Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary Performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive health benefits Employer-matched 401(k) plan Firm Overview The firm is a nationally recognized valuation advisory platform providing services across tax, financial reporting, transaction advisory, and litigation support. Known for its technical rigor and institutional-quality work, the firm combines deep valuation expertise with the agility and accountability of a high-growth advisory environment. Its culture emphasizes performance, ownership, and meritocracy, offering strong performers meaningful opportunities for advancement and long-term growth. Expected Compensation:
Base:
$100k - $130k Bonus:
Discretionary/Performance-based (~15%)
