Vice President, Economic Damages & Valuations; MAI

Vice President, Economic Damages & Valuations (MAI)

Company Description

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value  professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We have over 100 locations worldwide and are highly committed to all members of our community.

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified commercial real estate appraiser who is MAI designated by the Appraisal Institute for a key position in our Fort Lauderdale office. Primary responsibilities include hiring (as needed), development, and oversight of commercial real estate appraisal staff with the appropriate technical skills to serve local and regional markets in support of J.S. Held referrals along with the generation of new client business for the firm.

Personal responsibilities also include commercial real property research, analysis, and the preparation of valuation and other expert advisory reports to be utilized for general commercial real estate valuation, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, litigation support through focused consulting, and to assist with forensic accounting as it may relate to all types of real property damages. Engagements can involve up to 70% litigation ranging from family law, shareholder disputes, insurance-related damages claims, and other unique and specialty engagements.

Additional activities include managing document requests/production, building/maintaining valuation models and reports, conducting site visits, and providing professional client interactions. Collaboration with other financial forensic engagements will be required as necessary across the United States.

Required Qualifications

• College undergraduate degree

• Earned the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute

• High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; able to analyze large data sets and present in condensed or visual format

• Comfortable with finance and related issues such as analysis of operating statements and rent rolls for appraisal of income properties

• Solid oral and written communication skills, including ability to develop narrative valuation/expert reports and other client communication materials

• Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects to meet fluctuating deadlines and pressure situations with incomplete information

• Strong attention to detail and maintenance of supporting documentation as per J.S. Held requirements

• Ability to research industry, economic, and benchmark data and apply such data to subject analysis

• Maintain the quality of the J.S. Held brand in all oral and written communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with common real estate valuation data resources

• Potential contribution to articles in professional journals, if desired

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote work when needed

• Flexible time off policy

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) match

• Commuter benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Additional Information

Other duties may be assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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