Associate, Damages & Valuations
Secretariat
$92,500 - $110,000 / year
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ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.
When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.
Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.
Make your impact at Secretariat.
ABOUT OUR DAMAGES AND VALUATION TEAM
Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international business valuation and damages quantification practice. Our Denver-based group works on large and complex commercial damages matters involving misappropriations of assets, post-acquisition disputes, forensic accounting investigations, and a myriad of other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give successful candidates exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Associates at Secretariat. Additional responsibilities are as follows.
- Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research
- Analyze financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients
- Assist with the preparation of expert reports (damages, forensic accounting, and construction quantum reports)
- Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
- Communicate with clients and counsel
- Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations
- Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requisite professional designations and work experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college
- 1+ years of prior experience in economic damages and/or forensic accounting preferred
- Prior experience at one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms would be an asset
- Pursuing CPA, CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus
- Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
- Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial records and capital market data.
- Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
- The ability to travel as needed
At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.
A rewarding career above all
There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.
Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.
Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.
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Benefits
- stock options
- professional development
About this role
Secretariat's Denver damages and valuations team is expanding, and this role offers early-career professionals direct exposure to complex commercial disputes involving asset misappropriation, post-acquisition conflicts, and forensic investigations. You'll conduct financial and economic research, analyze records and capital markets data, and contribute to expert reports and rebuttal analyses that integrate accounting, finance, economics, and legal reasoning. The work involves client communication, trial preparation, and managing multiple concurrent engagements.
The position suits candidates with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics and ideally some prior experience in damages quantification or forensic accounting—Big Four background is valued but not required. You'll need strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure on tight deadlines, and comfort with travel as needed. Professional credentials like CPA, CFF, or CFE are a plus, as is fluency in a second language. The salary range is $92,500 to $110,000, and Secretariat emphasizes a collaborative culture with genuine investment in professional development.
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