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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 industry-leading Corporate Finance Practice. We execute a variety of corporate finance engagements to help clients achieve their transactional, transformational and strategic objectives. As part of our solutions, we perform financial analysis and valuations for strategic, financial reporting and tax purposes. 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 will be responsible for helping to take solutions to market with existing and target clients, leading the professional engagement execution team, and finally communicating our advice to client executives.
Skills and attributes for success
Strategic mindset - You will regularly advise clients on a variety of complex corporate finance and valuation matters, whether it's part of overall corporate strategy, part of a transformation program or part of a specific transaction.
Communication - You will work to gather the information necessary to inform strategic insights from various functional areas within a client's organization, as well as communicate our advice and findings back to the client's executives.
Financial acumen and modeling capabilities - You will use your strong technical skills as it relates to corporate finance concepts and application.
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, contracts and customer relationships, 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.
Experience performing valuations.
Financial modelling skills including experience building models from scratch.
Demonstrated record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects.
PowerPoint skills, including experience building client report out decks.
The expectation for this role is in person teaming, at client site or in an EY office, a minimum of 60% of the time or on average 3 days a week over the course of an engagement, project or performance year.
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.
Experience working in or direct knowledge of the Energy sector, which at EY includes Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, and Power, Utilities & Renewables.
Achievement of or significant progress toward a CFA charter or related certification.
Experience manipulating, analyzing and synthesizing large data sets.
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, detailed-oriented, and analytical with a passion for corporate finance. Being a strong team player and the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients' goals are critical.
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 $222,800
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.
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