Job Posting Title Associate, Damages & Valuations

Job Posting Title Associate, Damages & Valuations

Locations: Los Angeles, CA - Downtown LA

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-100216

Job Description:

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

• 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
• 1+ 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
• 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

$75,000 – $105,000

Secretariat International 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.