Associate, Valuation Services - Real Property

Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2026

Description

Associate, Valuation Services – Real Property

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. The powerful combination of our valuation experience and A&M’s operational heritage helps private equity, hedge funds, business development companies, banks and other financial services companies address valuation issues efficiently and effectively.

A&M is known for analyzing and resolving complex situations which often require the application of sophisticated valuation techniques. Due to increasing demand for such analysis, A&M has invested globally in building a team of valuation experts to provide a full suite of valuation services in the areas of financial reporting and tax compliance, transaction opinions, complex financial instruments, alternative investments, structured finance, and litigation support. This has resulted in our Valuation Services group growing steadily year over year and becoming one of the leading in the industry.

We have a depth of experience valuing real property on a local, national, and international basis, advising each client on the critical areas most relevant to their unique needs.

What will you be doing?

As part of a select and highly skilled Financial & Tax Reporting Valuation team, you will have the opportunity to assist on engagements primarily related to the valuation of real estate and real estate entities, which may include financial modeling, business enterprise valuations (of real estate entities), appraisals of real property for a variety of purposes, and real property valuations for financial reporting purposes (including ASC 805, ASC 820 and ASC 360) as well as for tax reporting purposes.

Real property valuation and consulting assignments may include core real property types as well as various types of specialized real property assets, and in the context of business combinations, impairment testing and measurement, fresh-start accounting, and other transactions. You will have the opportunity to assist throughout the various stages of these assignments, which will include the valuation of both owned and leased real property interests.

You will assist in the review and consideration of client provided information (including property-level operating statements, fixed asset detail, property records, and other relevant documentation) to derive indications of value using multiple methodologies including the income, sales comparison, and cost approaches. You will analyze the real property, market and/or sub-market data, and pertinent industry information as it relates to the real property.

You will perform market research to understand key statistics and trends, which will be used to support the inputs in the real estate valuation modeling. Through your detailed analysis, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the client, including the operations of a client’s business and how the real property assets support the business operations and strategy. Some of the primary responsibilities are:

• Summarizing and analyzing data including portfolio, and individual property-level financial performance and forecasts.
• Participating in calls and meetings with clients to gather information about real property assets.
• Participating in site inspections when part of the scope of a valuation assignment.
• Working with a variety of templates based upon project goals.
• Maintaining organization of client documents and managing and planning around project workflows.
• Conducting economic, market, and property-level research.
• Utilizing discounted cash flow, direct capitalization, sales comparison approach, and cost approach valuation methodologies.
• Assist in developing narrative reports describing the methodologies used, key assumptions, rationale, and findings for client deliverables.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude, and high ethical standards.

The indications of value that are derived from your analysis will be used by clients in their financial statements, reports to their boards of directors, and required tax filings in various tax jurisdictions. Third-party auditors and tax advisors for the client will review your indications of value and test for soundness and completeness.

Who will you be working with?

At A&M, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse entrepreneurial team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of experience with others. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure. Our Financial & Tax Reporting team works with a variety of large-cap and mid-cap private equity firms, corporate clients and financial institutions providing you with broad industry exposure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Financial &Tax Reporting Valuation Associate, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects. From middle market to multi-billion-dollar public companies, you will gain a unique high-level view of how to assist management teams in understanding value. Utilizing your critical thinking and research, you will have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a variety of valuation projects. You will be working closely as a team with experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degrees in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong writing skills and experience with developing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective project management and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented environment
• Ambitious, results driven, self-starter with a desire to thrive in a collaborative entrepreneurial culture

The salary range is $80,000 - $105,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

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