Analyst/Appraiser managing all aspects of valuations for Machinery & Equipment at Gordon Brothers. Collaborating with clients, project teams, and adhering to USPAP standards for reporting.
Responsibilities
The Analyst/Appraiser is responsible for managing all aspects of preparing valuations.
Will interact with clients and manage the project team, which may include analysts and writers, in order to meet specified deadlines.
Responsible for all data entry and quantitative analysis for preparing the appraisal report.
Work as a member of the Machinery & Equipment team to provide analytical and project support, including on-site inspections, due diligence, management interviews, company and industry research, and narrative report writing per USPAP standards, as they apply to Machinery & Equipment valuations.
Participates in on-the-job training to learn fundamental Machinery & Equipment terminology, concepts, practices, and procedures to conduct a typical Machinery & Equipment valuation engagement.
Reviews previously performed models and completed appraisal reports to gain an understanding of the valuation process and concepts.
Uses and applies internal models to appraise various industries and projects.
Conduct on-site interviews or telephone interviews to become familiar with a company’s operations, control and management procedures, inventory makeup, and factors that will affect inventory values.
Participates in travel for job inspections, and/or client meetings with or without another Analyst or Appraiser, including taking photographs of assets during site inspections and providing notes and equipment listings.
Maintain a working knowledge of what to look for in the inspection process and how to collect the information needed to conduct an inventory appraisal.
Document inspection notes properly.
Proactively identify any challenges with values up front and communicate issues/concerns to the client and Business Development Officer well in advance of the final report issuance.
Measure the financial performance and operational metrics of appraised companies, including detailed inventory and sales analysis, expenses structures, seasonality trends, inventory turnover, and gross margin analysis.
Review and contribute to the narrative of appraisal reports.
May participate in project reviews with senior management.
Communicates directly with all clients and uphold a high level of customer satisfaction.
Confidently and concisely communicate to a company and/or client the rationale for changes in value or defend values for a new appraisal.
Learns and adheres to USPAP standards, as they apply to Machinery & Equipment valuations.
Maintain the Gordon Brothers’ Appraisal Application database to ensure accurate and timely contact, company, and project information.
Uphold Gordon Brothers’ Core Values and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the strategic plan.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, finance, supply chain or operations management preferred; or relevant working experience.
Two or more years previous work experience, preferably in a manufacturing, warehouse, or other industrial environment.
Advance proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word required; working knowledge of MS PowerPoint preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Maintaining a high degree of integrity and business acumen is required.
Demonstrated analytical, presentation, and project management skills are desired.
Use of problem-solving capabilities to look in-depth at information pertaining to a job is required.
Demonstrated ability to spread historical financial statement data, including income statement and balance sheet is preferred.
Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment is essential.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple projects with close attention to detail.
Must be willing to travel up to 25%, some overnight, for site inspections.
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