Business Valuation Manager

ATLAS Navigators, LLC is an accounting, tax, and consulting firm that is looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic, and team. ATLAS stands for Advisors That Listen And Serve, and our people strive to embody that saying every day. We are a solutions-based firm that keeps a positive space, always. ATLAS seeks to add value to our clients, our people, and our culture, inside and outside of our office walls. If you are looking for a company that will invest, motivate, and inspire you to aim high, ATLAS is it.
OVERVIEW

The Business Valuation Manager will report to the Business Valuation Partner and play a critical role in leading valuation engagements involving complex financial matters. This includes work supporting litigation, tax compliance, and strategic business decisions, where conclusions must be well-supported, clearly documented and defensible. 

ATLAS provides business valuation and forensic accounting services for closely held businesses, often in the context of shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, estate and gift tax reporting, and other matters requiring a qualified, supportable fair market value conclusion. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to analyses that may be subject to review by attorneys, courts, and regulatory agencies, requiring a high level of precision, judgment, and professional rigor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage business valuation engagements from planning through final delivery;
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of analysts and senior analysts;
• Apply advanced valuation methodologies, including asset, income, and market approaches, with appropriate selection and justification;
• Develop, review, and finalize valuation models, projections, and reports that are accurate, supportable and defensible;
• Analyze financial statements, tax returns, and other financial data to support conclusions;
• Perform and review discount analyses, including lack of control and lack of marketability;
• Utilize industry research and transaction databases to support valuation positions'
• Ensure all deliverables meet professional standards and are suitable for third-party reliance, including legal and regulatory review
• Communicate findings and conclusions clearly to clients, attorneys, and internal stakeholders
• Support billing, collections, and overall engagement management

CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE

Strong command of business valuation theory and application across complex engagements;
Demonstrated ability to produce defensible valuation analysis and reports;
Advanced financial modeling skills and high proficiency in Excel;
Experience working with financial statements, tax returns, and complex financial data sets;
Understanding of valuation considerations in litigation, dispute, and tax-related contexts;
Knowledge of discount methodologies, including lack of control and marketability;
Strong analytical thinking with exceptional attention to detail;
Ability to critically review work and ensure near error-free deliverables;
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in high-stakes or technical environments;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• At least one professional designation in valuation or forensic services (e.g., CVA, ABV, ASA, CBA, CFE, CFF).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in valuation work.
• Experience in supporting litigation or forensic accounting engagements strongly preferred

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision;
• GAP Benefits;
• Supplemental Benefits;
• Life & AD&D Insurance;
• Short & Long-term Disability Plans;
• 401(k) with company matching;
• Bonus Structure;
• Flexible PTO with sick time;
• Incentive Program
• Development Program
• Company Wellness Program;

APPLICATION DEADLINE
We accept applications on an ongoing basis. This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified. 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including computers, office equipment, telephone, etc. Tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Required to occasionally lift, hold, or carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. Individuals must perform the principal duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
ATLAS Navigators, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, racial expression, including protective hairstyles, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, provided they are consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
ATLAS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.