Western Canada Machinery & Equipment Appraiser/Analyst

About Gordon Brothers: Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped companies unlock the potential of their assets. Our solutions-oriented approach combined with over 120 years of industry knowledge enables clients to get the most value from their assets with tailored solutions across asset services, asset lending and financing, and asset trading. Leveraging our deep expertise in retail, industrial, brands and real estate, we work closely with clients globally to determine the value of, lend against, or buy and sell their assets to help them achieve their business goals. At Gordon Brothers, we foster a culture of collaboration and creativity to find unique and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in fostering an engaging, inclusive culture and encouraging employees to bring new ideas to the table, develop their skills, and build dynamic and fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit www.gordonbrothers.com.

Description
Our ideal candidate will be located in Western Canada (British Columbia / Alberta area). The Analyst/Appraiser is responsible for managing all aspects of preparing valuations, will interact with clients, and will manage the project team, which may include analysts and writers, in order to meet specified deadlines.

The Analyst/Appraiser is responsible for all data entry and quantitative analysis for preparing the appraisal report and works as a member of the Machinery & Equipment team to provide analytical and project support, including on-site inspections, due diligence, management interviews, company and industry research, and narrative report writing per USPAP standards, as they apply to Machinery & Equipment valuations.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 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. 

Gordon Brothers offers a very competitive total compensation package including base salary and incentive plan, health insurance, dental benefits, DPSP/RRSP, time off benefits, and more.

In compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act, please contact the Human Resources department if you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation with any part the application process. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Gordon Brothers Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Gordon Brothers to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.