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At DLA, we help our clients tackle complex accounting and financial reporting challenges while ensuring our people have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive. Whether you're passionate about valuation, financial instruments, or technical accounting, you'll find meaningful work here with a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and a people-first approach.

We're currently looking for a Valuation Senior or Manager - Intangible Assets and Complex Financial Instruments to join our Accounting Advisory Valuation team. If you're ready to take on complex valuation engagements and grow your career in a dynamic, high-growth advisory firm, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

You'll work on high-impact valuation projects that support financial reporting and strategic decision-making for our clients. Your day-to-day may include:

• Performing valuation analyses for financial reporting, including purchase price allocations (ASC 805) and impairment testing (ASC 350/360)
• Developing models for complex financial instruments such as derivatives, contingent consideration, earnouts, and equity-based compensation
• Managing engagement workflows from kickoff through delivery to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction
• Communicating valuation methodologies, key assumptions, and conclusions clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
• Preparing well-documented workpapers and reports to support audit readiness and internal quality standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve technical accounting and valuation challenges
• Monitoring project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks and inefficiencies
• Supporting practice development through enhancements to valuation models, templates, and processes
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment through knowledge sharing and mentorship
• Staying current on valuation techniques, financial reporting guidance, and market trends

What You'll Bring

We know great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. Typically, we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• 3+ years of valuation experience in consulting, public accounting, or professional services
• Experience building valuation models for complex financial instruments (derivatives, equity awards, convertible instruments, or contingent consideration)
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fair value measurement concepts
• Experience with advanced modeling tools such as Excel add-ins, @Risk, Crystal Ball, MATLAB, or similar (preferred)
• Progress toward or completion of a professional designation such as ASA, ABV, or CFA (preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both written and verbally
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Client-facing professionalism with strong relationship-building skills

Why Join DLA?

We're a rapidly growing advisory firm with a strong leadership team, national client base, and entrepreneurial culture. We offer:

• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday!)
• 401(k) with company match
• Commuting expense reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Employee referral and commission programs
• Hybrid work model (typically 2 days per week in-office)

Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for advisory work, you'll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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