Walker & Dunlop: Senior Associate, Valuation Financial Reporting

Department:

Apprise

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

Apprise by Walker & Dunlop, a wholly owned subsidiary of W&D, changes how our clients are served and delivers an elevated valuations experience. We drive faster, better valuation decisions and add value at every step of a deal. We combine industry-leading multifamily underwriting experience, data science, and analytics technology prowess. Our platform leverages the skills of the most trusted MAI-designated valuation experts in the U.S. and we are actively developing the appraisal tools of the future. The next generation of valuations experts manifests within Apprise, adopting and driving technology to become the nation’s largest multifamily valuations company, while providing valuations service for many other specialties and sectors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the engagement via internal channels and external data rooms for use by clients.

• Obtain and document data necessary to complete the assignment.

• Catalog and analyze property-specific financial due-diligence materials including operating statements (P&Ls), rent rolls, purchase and sale agreements, offering memoranda, investment pro forma, construction cost and operating budgets, etc.

• Conduct market research to collect and analyze comparable sales, rents, expenses, taxes etc.

• Assist in the valuation process, including the preparation of the excel schedules and narrative reports.

• Assist in the drafting of responses to internal and external questions and comments on the analysis.

• Provide guidance and training to junior VFR Team members.

• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.  

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of valuation experience, preferably at a Big 4 accounting firm or large advisory firm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited college/university.

• State Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser or Licensed Trainee preferred.

• Valuation experience for US GAAP and IFRS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of and familiarity with valuations for financial reporting purposes.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, ARGUS Enterprise and DCF and commercial real estate data services such as REIS, CoStar, etc.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable on the phone with market participants.

• Strong literary and grammatical competency; very comfortable with business-formal writing composition.

• Strong analytical skills: proven acumen in financial modeling or real estate underwriting.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to work well both autonomously as well as in a team environment.

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

This position has an estimated base salary of $100,000 – $115,000 plus discretionary production incentives An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    – Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    – Competitive dental and vision benefits
    – 401(k) + match
    – Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    – A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    – Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    – Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    – Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.