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The Role
Andersen offers comprehensive valuation services with thorough, independent analyses together with superior client service and responsiveness. Our real estate valuation and consulting services are used by private equity firms, REITS, investment management companies, and individuals for a variety of purposes including management planning, financial reporting, gift and estate tax planning, bankruptcy proceedings, and litigation support.
As an Experienced Associate on Andersen’s real estate valuation team, you will play a key role in executing appraisal assignments and supporting client engagements. You will take on more responsibility, including building complex financial models, drafting major sections of appraisal reports, and beginning to manage portions of client relationships under supervision. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with prior appraisal or valuation experience to advance their technical skills and prepare for increased leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Review financial statements, rent rolls, and lease agreements to evaluate income and expense performance.
- Build and review discounted cash flow models (via Excel & Argus Enterprise) that incorporate property specific assumptions and market data.
- Utilize the three common valuation methodologies (i.e. Cost, Income, Sales Comparison Approach) to appraise commercial real estate and reconcile multiple value conclusions.
- Independently prepare sections of appraisal reports and restricted-use reports in compliance with USPAP standards.
- Receive hands on real estate valuation training, direct feedback from industry leaders, and the opportunity to attend real estate networking events and conferences.
- Perform site inspections across many different property types (e.g. industrial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, hotels, etc.) across the United States under limited supervision.
- Provide guidance and peer review for Associates, assisting with training and quality control.
Opportunities
- Exposure to increasingly complex real estate valuation assignments.
- Direct mentorship from senior professionals with opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities.
- Firm-sponsored support toward appraisal licensure and advanced professional designations.
- A collaborative culture that values technical excellence, client service, and career growth.
The Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, minimum 3.2 GPA is required.
- 1–3 years of professional experience in commercial real estate valuation, consulting, or a related industry.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, and financial modeling required).
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable speaking with market participants (i.e. brokers, buyers, sellers, etc.)
- Candidates should have had exposure to business writing and possess a strong literary and grammatical competency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft report sections and communicate with brokers, market participants, and clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience building Discounted Cash Flow Models for different property types (e.g. industrial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, hotels, etc.) is preferred.
- Previous experience working with Argus Enterprise, Costar Realty, REIS, ESRI is a plus.
- Active Appraisal Trainee License preferred; progress toward a Certified General Appraiser License or MAI designation a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Our firm offers a competitive base compensation, benefits package, and discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. For individuals hired to work in Los Angeles, the expected salary range for this role is $84,900 to $102,300; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.
Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provide twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs.
Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance, a discretionary long-term cash incentive program, and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).
Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities