Senior Associate, Damages & Valuations - Secretariat Advisors LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90001
About the Job
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 & Valuations team
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
Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Senior Associates at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. Our Los Angeles-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 the successful candidate exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.
- 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
- Review work of junior level staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requisite professional designations and work experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college
- 2-4 years of prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting preferred
- Prior experience at one of the 'Big Four' accounting firms would be an asset
- Holder of or 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 situations
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
- The ability to travel as needed
SALARY RANGE
- $78,000 - $120,000
Secretariat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.