Financial Analyst

About Aperture

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience. 

 Salary:  $60,000 - $90,000 

Description

As a Financial Analyst, you will help provide variety of consulting services including financial analysis and valuation assessments for companies involving intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. You will also support in providing financial analysis relating to damages assessments and evaluations for corporate disputes and litigation such as business valuation and breach of contract matters.

Essential Functions

· Assist with gathering, organizing, analyzing, and understanding documents produced as a part of litigation.

· Review and interpret financial statements and other financial documents.

· Review and interpret industry data and statistics relevant to various markets and market segments

· Create and develop financial spreadsheets and economic models pertaining to case analyses.

· Research various topics, including industries, companies, products, and case law.

· Develop, refine, and communicate project results.

· Prepare technical writing materials summarizing analyses.

· Understand client requirements and objectives and implement into a deliverable work product.

· Participate in team meetings.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

· Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance or economics.

· Masters degree or other designations/certifications a plus.

· A minimum one to three years of strong experience in economics, finance, or valuation (preferably in litigation support, financial analysis, or damages analysis).

· Strong analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel) and related PC software.

· Research experience (Bloomberg, LexisNexis, IDC, Gartner, etc.) a plus.

· Strong written and verbal skills.

· Ability to travel when required.

· Client service experience preferred, national CPA firm, Litigation Consulting firm or Valuation firm experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

· The ability to sit at a desk up to 80% of the time

· The ability to stand and walk up to 20% of the time

· The ability to be confined in a small area, such as a cubicle

· The ability to operate phones and computers

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

· Fun, energetic, casual office

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401K with company discretionary contribution

· Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Hours of Work

· Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for 40 hours per week. Actual working hours will be discussed with the hiring manager.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aperture is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of Aperture to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Aperture is committed to adhering to its obligations to reasonably accommodate both employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act.