Business Valuation Senior Associate

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Associate Business Valuation to join Miles Education which has partnered with one of the US CPA firm growing Valuation Advisory practice. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in performing business valuations, financial modeling, purchase price allocations, impairment testing, and valuation analyses supporting U.S. clients.

The role offers an opportunity to work directly with valuation professionals, investment stakeholders, and client service teams on complex valuation engagements across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform business valuations for financial reporting, tax, transaction advisory, and strategic planning purposes.
• Develop and review financial models utilizing valuation methodologies such as:
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
• Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)
• Precedent Transaction Analysis
• Asset-Based Approach
• Execute valuation engagements including:
• Purchase Price Allocations (ASC 805)
• Goodwill Impairment Testing (ASC 350)
• 409A Valuations
• Intangible Asset Valuations
• Analyze financial statements, industry trends, market data, and economic conditions impacting value.
• Prepare valuation reports and client-ready presentations.
• Assist managers and partners in engagement planning, execution, and review.
• Coordinate with audit, tax, and advisory teams to support client deliverables.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking analyses.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, valuation standards, and firm methodologies.
• Support client discussions and respond to auditor or stakeholder inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Business Valuation, Valuation Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Corporate Finance, or Financial Consulting.
• Strong understanding of:
• DCF Modeling
• Comparable Company Analysis
• Transaction Multiples
• Cost of Capital (WACC)
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Experience working on U.S.-focused valuation engagements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA (Level I/II/III), CA, CPA, ASA, or progress toward professional certifications preferred.
• Experience with:
• ASC 805 Purchase Price Allocation
• ASC 350 Goodwill Impairment
• IRC 409A Valuations
• Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820)
• Exposure to valuation software and research databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, FactSet, Bloomberg, or similar platforms.

Core Competencies

• Business Valuation
• Financial Modeling
• Valuation Report Writing
• Corporate Finance
• U.S. GAAP Financial Reporting Valuations
• Due Diligence Support
• Quantitative Analysis
• Market & Industry Research
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail