What to expect when you join the Sikich family!

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities are a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our firm because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

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About Sikich LLP

Sikich, LLP,is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

The position of Director, Valuation will be a senior level valuation services professional with extensive sales, technical oversight, and staff development responsibilities. The Director, Valuation will be a key driver to grow the practice and extend the Sikich brand name in this specialty.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the department partner to Identify, develop and close external leads for business valuation services including assignments in financial statement reporting, litigation, transactions, taxation, and financing for prospects in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
• Work closely with equipment and real estate professionals in multi-disciplinary assignments
• Prepare client contracts and engagement letters according to Sikich standards
• Lead in the planning and execution of assignments including proper staffing and time budgets
• Participate in regular engagement review and quality control
• Expected to maintain 50% chargeability
• Participate in department wide training initiatives
• Participate in department recruiting program
• Participate in Sikich wide marketing efforts in various industry niches
• Maintain strong current knowledge in the field through continuing education and active participation in relevant professional organizations; apply that knowledge to new initiatives for growth in the department

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• MBA or MA in accounting, finance, or related field
• Current certification as an ASA, or ABV, required, CPA a plus
• Minimum of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years of direct previous experience
• Recognized expert in the field of business valuation and intangible asset appraisal with specific experience and contacts for users in tax, transaction, litigation, financing, and financial statement reporting appraisals.
• Superior skills in financial modelling.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with real estate and equipment specialists in multi-disciplinary assignments. Expert in financial analysis.
• Proven revenue generation and successful project completion for attorneys and business entities. Ability to source and close $2 million of revenue annually
• Superior skills in project planning and management and team leadership
• Ability to train staff and provide excellent quality control and client service
• Extensive testimony experience in a range of matters
• Active membership in relevant professional associations including committee participation and speaking
• Active in the production of thought leadership delivered by a variety of means; ability to work with marketing personnel to incorporate valuation advertising with the messages of Sikich
• Ability to work with other specialties of the firm to cross sell and provide complex consulting services

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.

The Firm will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.

Sikich offers acomprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities

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Sikich LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V