Machinery & Equipment Appraiser/Analyst

Posted 12hrs ago

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Analyst/Appraiser managing valuations for Machinery & Equipment in Western Canada. Responsible for data entry, analysis, and client interactions following USPAP standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Participates in on-the-job training to learn fundamental Machinery & Equipment terminology, concepts, practices, and procedures to conduct a typical Machinery & Equipment valuation engagement.
  • Reviews previously performed models and completed appraisal reports to gain an understanding of the valuation process and concepts.
  • Uses and applies internal models to appraise various industries and projects.
  • Determine the proper questions to ask in interviews in order to obtain relevant information for appraising needs consistent with guidelines and procedures.
  • Conduct on-site interviews or telephone interviews to become familiar with a company’s operations, control and management procedures, inventory makeup, and factors that will affect inventory values.
  • Participates in travel for job inspections, and/or client meetings with or without another Analyst or Appraiser, including taking photographs of assets during site inspections and providing notes and equipment listings.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of what to look for in the inspection process and how to collect the information needed to conduct an inventory appraisal.
  • Document inspection notes properly.
  • Proactively identify any challenges with values up front and communicate issues/concerns to the client and Business Development Officer well in advance of the final report issuance.
  • Measure the financial performance and operational metrics of appraised companies, including detailed inventory and sales analysis, expenses structures, seasonality trends, inventory turnover, and gross margin analysis.
  • Review and contribute to the narrative of appraisal reports.
  • May participate in project reviews with senior management.
  • Communicates directly with all clients and uphold a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Confidently and concisely communicate to a company and/or client the rationale for changes in value or defend values for a new appraisal.
  • Learns and adheres to USPAP standards, as they apply to Machinery & Equipment valuations.
  • Maintain the Gordon Brothers’ Appraisal Application database to ensure accurate and timely contact, company, and project information.
  • Uphold Gordon Brothers’ Core Values and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the strategic plan.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with a concentration in business, finance, supply chain or operations management preferred; or relevant working experience.
  • Two or more years previous work experience, preferably in a manufacturing, warehouse, or other industrial environment.
  • Advance proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word required; working knowledge of MS PowerPoint preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maintaining a high degree of integrity and business acumen is required.
  • Demonstrated analytical, presentation, and project management skills are desired.
  • Use of problem-solving capabilities to look in-depth at information pertaining to a job is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to spread historical financial statement data, including income statement and balance sheet is preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment is essential.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with close attention to detail.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%, some overnight, for site inspections. Site inspections may require moderate physical activity including walking, bending, reaching, and/or climbing to access and visually inspect equipment.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental benefits
  • DPSP/RRSP
  • Time off benefits