Business Valuation Director

Job Description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

The Valuation Director/Manager role is a key contributor in performing valuation services to assist clients with financial reporting, business/management planning, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, gift and estate tax reporting, tax planning and restructuring, litigation and dispute support, and strategic planning.

• Valuation Leadership
• Manage valuation projects involving business enterprises, intellectual property, intangible assets, and complex financial instruments.
• Oversee valuations of equity, debt, derivatives, and structured securities for regulatory, transactional, and litigation purposes.
• Provide technical expertise in diverse and complex valuation assignments, including economic damages, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, and white‑collar crime defense.
• Review and approve valuation reports and financial models prepared by internal teams or external firms, ensuring methodological rigor, defensibility, and strategic relevance.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve valuation issues for clients.
• Litigation & Forensic Support
• Deliver valuation support for forensic, litigation, and investigative assignments.
• Provide cross-functional valuation support to Assurance and Tax teams.
• Design and execute financial models to support litigation strategies and compliance assessments.
• Draft and review technical reports, exhibits, and expert testimony materials with precision and legal defensibility.
• Client Engagement & Business Development
• Cultivate and manage client and referral relationships, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Lead client communications, present findings, and resolve valuation‑related issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by identifying client needs, contributing to proposals, and representing the valuation practice in industry forums.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Supervise and mentor a team of Associates, Seniors, reviewing their analysis and deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Offer training, coaching, and career development opportunities to build technical capabilities and promote professional growth across the team.
• Innovation & Process Improvement
• Drive innovation by developing and refining automation tools and valuation frameworks to enhance efficiency, scalability, and analytical depth.
• Propose and implement process improvements that elevate the quality and consistency of valuation services across the firm.

• 6 years of experience in valuation or a similar consulting practice/function servicing clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• ABV, ASA, CVA, or related designation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency with valuation standards and complex financial instruments.

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Fertility benefits

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