Principal - Business Valuation & Litigation
HBK is growing, now a Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investment advisory according to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and foster thousands of close, caring, supportive client relationships.
Growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.
We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with people who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are more consultants than number crunchers, an influence in our communities as well as our clients and their finances. When we go home at night, we know we’ve made something happen for our clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people, you’re the kind of person we’re looking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBK Family as our newest Principal - Business Valuation & Litigation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
- 7+ years’ experience in business valuation required
- Must hold one or more of the following valuation credentials (CFA, CVA, ASA, or ABV)
- Specialization in financial reporting, ESOPs, or Litigation Support desired
- Must possess strong leadership skills
- Proven history of successfully growing a practice through internal and external relationship-building and market-facing activities.
- Strong desire to build relationships with other HBK offices and practice leaders.
- Must possess excellent technical and review skills
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- This person should be highly analytical
- Ability and willingness to work in a group as well as independently
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Business development and management of valuation and litigation support projects originating from our New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania offices (Mid-Atlantic Region).
- Oversee and mentor analysts and managers to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Develop and support referral sources within the region.
- Serve as a valuation resource for all HBK accounting and wealth management team members in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
- Collaborate with other Principals & Regional Directors across our firm.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Compensation: $150,000 - $300,000/year salary + lucrative variable incentive
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- Anniversary Bonus
- Open Paid-time-off policy
- We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.
- 401(k) plan with company match and Safe Harbor Contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
- 9 Paid holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Annual Performance Reviews and Discretionary Bonus
- And Much More…
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 7+ years' experience in business valuation
- Must hold one or more of the following valuation credentials (CFA, CVA, ASA, or ABV)
What We Do
Established in 1949, HBK is a multidisciplinary financial services firm offering the collective intelligence of hundreds of professionals committed to delivering exceptional client service across a wide range of tax, accounting, audit, business advisory, valuation, financial planning, wealth management, and support services. HBK serves clients across the U.S., from individuals to small businesses to multi-million-dollar corporations to exempt organizations. The firm is ranked 45th among “Top 100” accounting firms by Accounting Today and has been a consistent “Top 100” firm in the INSIDE Public Accounting magazine poll. Financial Advisor Magazine ranks the wealth advisory, HBKS Wealth Advisors, among the top U.S. registered investment advisories.








