Director, Valuation Advisory
FairMarketValue (FMV) is hiring a Director to lead valuation services engagements, build client relationships and help shape a fast-growing valuation practice. You’ll own complex engagements and assist clients with financial reporting, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, restructuring, tax planning, regulatory compliance, gift and estate tax reporting, management planning and strategic planning. Your work will be performed on a purpose-built platform that handles much of the work that slows traditional firms down, so more of your time goes to judgment, clients and growth.
About FMV
FMV is an AI-native financial intelligence and advisory firm built for America’s private business economy. We deliver independent business valuations, financial reporting and advisory services to banks, accounting firms, private equity firms and private companies. Credentialed professionals lead every engagement, powered by FMV’s proprietary platform and a data asset of more than 450,000 private-company financial statements and institutional transaction data.
Responsibilities
Lead valuation engagements
- Direct valuations of businesses, equity interests and intangible assets for financial reporting (ASC 805, 350, 820, 718), tax, gift and estate, and transaction purposes.
- Review and approve reports and models so that conclusions are well supported and defensible to auditors, the IRS and counterparties.
- Provide technical direction on complex assignments and guide clients and colleagues toward clear, well-supported conclusions.
Build trusted client relationships and grow the practice
- Serve as primary client contact and senior advisor, working with FMV’s bank, accounting-firm and private equity partners.
- Develop new client relationships and referral channels.
- Represent FMV in your industry and professional communities.
Develop the team
- Set clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and high-quality work.
- Supervise and mentor Associates and Managers, providing timely feedback and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistency.
- Provide coaching, training, and career development that strengthen technical capabilities and support professional growth.
Improve how we work
- Work with our product and engineering teams to apply AI, machine learning, and automation to develop more insightful, efficient, and tailored client solutions.
- Develop and refine valuation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and analytical depth.
- Lead process improvements that strengthen the quality and consistency of the firm’s valuation services.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least six years of valuation experience, preferably in a Big Four or other reputable accounting firm or investment bank.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics or a related field.
- At least one of the following designations: CPA, CFA, ABV, CVA, ASA or CEIV.
- Significant experience with middle-market business valuations, financial reporting, transaction analysis, and tax-related valuations, including estate and gift.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, including discounted cash flow, market multiples, comparable transactions, and complex financial instruments.
- Strong analytical judgment, including the ability to assess business models, value drivers, risks, and key company issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience serving as a primary client contact and presenting valuation conclusions.
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements effectively.
- High agency: takes ownership, anticipates needs, and moves work forward with limited guidance while collaborating thoughtfully.
Compensation
This role is built to reward performance. In addition to base salary, you’ll earn an annual performance bonus tied to engagement quality, delivery and team development, plus origination commissions on the client work you bring to FMV, paid on collected revenue. Responsibility, compensation and advancement grow with your results, and top performers are eligible for equity awards.
- Base Salary
- $160,000/year to $200,000/year
- Additional Compensation
- Performance bonus and commissions
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, paid time off and other perks
- Application window
- Applications accepted through November 25, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FMV is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
FMV is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@fairmarketvalue.com.
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How we hire
Five steps, usually completed within three weeks.
Application review
A member of the hiring team reads every application. You hear back from us within five business days.
Introductory call
Thirty minutes with the hiring manager on the role, your experience, and what you want next.
Work exercise
A short exercise drawn from real, anonymized work. It takes about two hours, and we discuss it with you.
Team interviews
Conversations with the people you would work with most, including one of the founders.
Offer
References, then a written offer with salary, benefits, and start date.
How to Apply
Applications accepted through November 25, 2026, or until the position is filled.
All inquiries and applications are handled in strict confidence. Send us:
- Your resume or LinkedIn profile to: careers@fairmarketvalue.com
- Brief examples of relevant engagement work. Please describe engagement types and scope only. Do NOT include client names, reports or any privileged or confidential information.
- A short note about why this opportunity interests you.