Associate, Damages & Valuations

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ABOUT THE FIRM

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers.

Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one - working with the world's most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge.

We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and - most importantly - you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR DAMAGES AND VALUATION TEAM

Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice.

Our Denver-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters involving misappropriations of assets, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and a myriad of other domestic and international disputes.

These cases will give successful candidates exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Associates at Secretariat.

Additional responsibilities are as follows.


* Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research



* Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients



* Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports)



* 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



* Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements

QUALIFICATIONS

Requisite professional designations and work experience:


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college



* Internship or prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting preferred



* Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms would be an asset



* Pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus



* Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems



* Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar ...