Job Description

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Financial Advisor - Strategy and Transactions, (Valuation Modeling & Economics - Business Valuation) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1547204), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL. 

Provide clients with valuation advice for assets and liabilities. Help decision-makers assess and plan the efficient allocation of resources in organizations. Review complex financial instruments to help clients determine the value of business, intellectual property, intangibles and other assets. Review and perform intangible business valuations for management planning; mergers and acquisitions; and financial reporting. Serve as a member of a cross functional engagement team. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business; and use and develop technology and tools to innovate and enhance the effectiveness of services provided. Utilize report generation and detailed financial modeling. 

Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and 3 years of related work experience. 

Must have 3 years of experience with at least 1 of the following: 

- Performing business or intangible asset valuations for financial reporting, including experience in one or combination of any of the following: Purchase Price Allocations, goodwill impairment testing, and/or other; 

- Tax reporting (legal entity valuation) utilizing the Income, Market, or Cost approaches; OR 

- Corporate finance work experience, including all of the following: Capital allocation diagnostics, analyses, and advice; Quantifying the value impact of various strategic alternatives; Performing strategic portfolio reviews; and Assisting clients with forecasting and scenario planning. 

Must have 3 years of experience working in one or a combination of any of the following: 
- Business valuation firm or practice;  

- Venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, financial research, or national valuation firm; and/or  

- A corporate finance role for an organization. 

Must have 2 years of experience working on business valuation mergers and acquisitions; conducting valuations for financial reporting; financial modeling including building models from scratch in MS Excel and related software. 

Must have 2 years of experience working with external and/or internal clients on business valuation engagements. 

Must have 1 year of experience managing engagements and engagement related budgets; and leading teams, including projects and engagement leadership, goal setting, and performance reviews. 

Requires domestic and regional travel up to 20% to serve client needs. 

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search”, then “Search Jobs" (Job Number - 1547204).

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary for this job is $127,207.00 per year.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker". 

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