Director, Valuations

About the role

BDO's Valuations team is part of its Deal Advisory practice and gives specialist valuation advice across financial reporting, tax, litigation, transactions and strategic advisory matters. It is looking for a Director to join its Melbourne team and lead complex valuation engagements for a diverse client base, including ASX-listed companies, private equity funds, private businesses and legal advisers. The role combines technical expertise with commercial acumen, working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the execution and review of complex valuation engagements, including business valuations, intangible asset valuations, purchase price allocations, impairment testing, financial instrument valuations and independent expert support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building relationships with senior executives, boards, legal advisers, private equity investors and audit teams.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, delivering them to a high technical standard, on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and quality review of valuation reports, financial models and client deliverables.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, networking, presentations and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Support the growth of the Valuations practice through market initiatives, thought leadership and strategic opportunities.
• Mentor, coach and develop managers, senior analysts and analysts.
• Maintain a strong understanding of valuation standards, accounting requirements and market developments.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in business valuation, financial reporting valuations and transaction-related advisory services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior client relationships and develop new business.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent are highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of valuation methodologies, accounting standards and valuation frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex concepts clearly and commercially.

What we offer

• A growing, market-leading professional services firm with national and global engagement opportunities.
• Access to Partners and professional mentors, and on-the-job training and formal development programs.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including the BWell program with discounts on health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities.
• Travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study and professional development support.
• Leave options including enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave and the option to buy additional leave.
• Community involvement through the BCaring program.