Vice President, Valuations & Opinions

Prairie Capital Advisors is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide. Our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion are the foundation of our business. As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture – but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you. When you are passionate about what you do and those around you, it shows.

We are currently seeking a Vice President in our Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. Engagement types primarily include ESOP valuation, ESOP transaction advisory and valuation/financial opinions. Vice Presidents attend and speak at professional conferences, participate in firm webinars, publish articles, pursue outside speaking opportunities and serve as active members of relevant professional organizations. We operate in an entrepreneurial environment and team members are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit.

Responsibilities

• Execute multiple valuation and ESOP advisory engagements simultaneously across various service lines and industries
• Work directly with senior level management, board members, shareholders and trustees throughout all phases of the engagement
• Motivate and develop team members
• Review of financial modeling and analysis and industry/economic research to ensure quality control
• Assist in the preparation and review of client deliverables including valuation reports, presentations, information memoranda and marketing materials
• Communicate and establish relationships both internally with project teams and senior management, as well as externally with clients and business partners

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/economics; MBA and/or credential (CPA, CFA) preferred
• 6 - 10 years of experience developing financial models, managing valuation engagements, transactions involving stock ownership and other financial advisory projects
• Demonstrated success developing, engaging and managing high-functioning teams, both in professional development and work product
• High technical proficiency and competency in financial modeling, valuation theory and transaction structuring; proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple assignments, tight deadlines and multiple team members
• Highly effective communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future