Experienced Associate, Real Estate Valuation

Summary

BDO USA provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. The Experienced Associate, Valuation & Capital Markets Analytics supports commercial real estate valuation, consulting, and business advisory engagements by conducting research, analyzing data, constructing valuation models, and preparing client deliverables and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation of valuation assignments by providing research and due diligence for real estate valuations and reviews
• Performs data analysis on large datasets through mass appraisal techniques
• Constructs valuation models
• Assists with preparation of client deliverables
• Researches property specific details, and manages internal records
• Assists in structuring the required documentation associated with the valuation assignment
• Abstracts legal documents associated with the transfers of ownership and leased properties
• Assists in the loading of client data into databases to perform analysis
• Cross references data amongst various sources
• Composes appropriate narrative reports to support valuation analyses
• Participates in external and internal client meetings
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, required
• One or more years of experience in valuation, corporate finance or an accounting environment, required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to deconstruct complex issues
• Capability of computer adaptability
• Ability to analyze and organize high volumes of data
• Strong organizational skills, specifically the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Basic understanding of real estate
• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, preferred
• Real estate appraisal certification, preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel modeling, preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, required
• One or more years of experience in valuation, corporate finance or an accounting environment, required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to deconstruct complex issues
• Capability of computer adaptability
• Ability to analyze and organize high volumes of data
• Strong organizational skills, specifically the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Basic understanding of real estate

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, preferred
• Real estate appraisal certification, preferred
• Advanced skills in Excel modeling, preferred

Benefits

• BDO is an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and an opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• The ESOP is a qualified retirement plan and a meaningful addition to BDO’s comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.