Ernst & Young

EY-Parthenon - Corporate Finance - Business Valuation - Director - Chicago

Ernst & Young$121K — $202K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field with 5 years of valuation experience; or a graduate degree with 4 years of experience.
  • Relevant business valuation experience, ideally in a professional services or Big 4 firm.
  • Strong financial modeling skills, with the ability to build models from scratch.
  • Proven track record in solving complex financial problems effectively.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on valuation issues related to acquisitions and divestitures.
  • Participate in the acquisition process by working closely with management to evaluate asset impacts.
  • Conduct valuations focusing on intangible assets such as trademarks and patents.
  • Provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings that affect companies’ financial health.
  • Address regulatory compliance and accounting requirements tied to intangible asset valuations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to choose vacation time based on personal needs.
  • 401(k) plans and pension options available to employees.
  • Paid time off for designated holidays, winter/summer breaks, and personal/family care.
  • Support for physical, financial, and emotional well-being through additional leave options.
Full Job Description
The opportunity

EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way - enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

EY has an established industry leading Valuation, Modeling and Economics Practice. We advise our clients to address their strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, tax and fair market value documentation needs. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities

Your key responsibilities

As a Director with EY-Parthenon's Corporate Finance Business Valuation practice, you're likely to spend your day to day working on commercial issues, working with management on parts of the acquisition process and regularly undertake valuations for strategic priorities, with a focus on Intangible Assets

Skills and attributes for success
  • Commercial - as part of the team you will regularly advise businesses on valuations issues with regards to acquisition or divestitures and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings.
  • Regulatory and Accounting -you will work with management as part of an acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements.
  • Taxation - you will regularly undertake valuations for fiscal purposes in the US market and advise clients on all aspects of US tax valuation issues.
  • Intangible Assets - within the team you would specialize in the valuation of Intangible assets such as trademarks, brand names, core deposit intangibles, customer relationships, banking and other licenses, patents, technology and know-how.


To qualify for the role, you must have
  • A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or business and at least 5 years of related business valuation work experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related work experience.
  • Previous Business Valuation experience.
  • Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch.
  • Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects.
  • You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
  • The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.


Ideally, you will have
  • Previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm.
  • Financial modelling experience.
  • Achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA.
  • ASA/AM designations are a plus with the expectation of one completed designation within a given timeframe.
  • Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.


What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client's goals.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

  • 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 range for this job is:
    • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices - $145,900 to $243,100
    • Bay Area California offices - $152,000 to $253,300
    • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $121,600 to $202,600
  • Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. 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.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
  • To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
  • EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
  • For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
  • At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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