[Hiring] Analyst/Sr Analyst, Machinery & Equipment Appraisals @Gordon Brothers

Role Description

Our ideal candidate will be located in NY or Michigan to service clients in those areas. The machinery and equipment (M&E) appraiser plays a critical role in asset-based lending (ABL) by determining the realizable value of equipment that will serve as collateral for a loan. Gordon Brothers’ valuation teams specifically value machinery and equipment for lending purposes and provide lenders with an independent assessment of collateral value to support borrowing base calculations and credit decisions. The Analyst is responsible for data collection and analysis for preparing the appraisal report, including:

• Conducting client on-site inspections
• Due diligence
• Management interviews
• Company and industry research
• Narrative report writing per USPAP standards, as they apply to Machinery & Equipment valuations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in business, finance, supply chain or operations management preferred
• At least 1-2 years of previous related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing or other industrial environment; experience may include relevant internships

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Understanding of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets; knowledge of industrial or other asset accounting methodologies is beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high degree of integrity and business acumen
• Demonstrated data collection, data analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects with close attention to detail
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Must be willing to travel 25-35%, 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

• Very competitive total compensation package, including base salary and bonus plan
• Health insurance
• Dental benefits
• A generous 401(k) match
• Time off benefits
• And more