Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading firm that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (www.pwc.com/us) is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC US) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of being part of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 169,000 people in over 158 countries across the PwC network are committed to deliver quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. People across the PwC network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.
At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.
Our Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When we fulfill our role as Assurance professionals, by standing firm on quality and integrity, we have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions.
The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.
Our Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide our clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. PwC is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality. Join us and we will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in PwC Assurance.
Job Description: Our U.S. Financial Services (FS) Practice consists of approximately 2,300 assurance professionals, including 223 partners and 650 managers. It spans industry sectors and functional skill areas, including insurance, investment management, capital markets, banking and real estate. We serve many of the world's largest financial institutions. This means that we have insight into the challenges facing the industry. PwC is the leader is serving large, complex financial services institutions. In the U.S., we audit:
- 18 of the top 50 life insurers, representing 39 percent of admitted assets.
- 19 of the top 50 property and casualty insurers, representing 44 percent of net premiums written.
- 11 of the top 25 reinsurers, representing 47 percent of net premiums written.
- Over 2,900 mutual funds, representing 40% of all mutual funds and 58% of total industry net assets; this includes funds at nine and the advisor and funds at six of the top ten funds families.
- Two of the top three, three of the top 15, and five of the top 20 US-based commercial banks.
- Five of the top 20 mortgage servicers, and four of the top 20 mortgage originators.
- Nine of the top 50 broker-dealers.
We are also the thought leader in the financial services industry. We produce almost 150 publications and e-briefings on the financial services industry, most of which are sector specific, as well as a wide range of training and special events on issues that affect reporting and corporate governance throughout the business world.
PwC's Real Estate group provides advice to major owners and users of real estate, including investment banks, pension funds, corporate real estate departments, governmental agencies, developers and other private companies. Professionals within the Hospitality & Leisure sub-group focus on hospitality-related engagements for our clients.
Our international network assists clients with acquisitions and divestitures, appraising and valuing real estate, and maximizing operating and economic results. Assignments consist primarily of transaction services, valuation/appraisal, market analyses, litigation support and valuation advisory. Transaction services include assisting underwriters and buyers and sellers of real estate with strategy evaluation and due diligence analysis in the context of portfolio purchases, restructurings and initial public offerings of debt and equity securities.
Within the appraisal area, we have developed specialization in the valuation of two distinct asset classes: high-end, multi-phase properties, and large geographically diverse portfolios. In these assignments, we are often called upon not only to appraise, but also to make recommendations concerning the client's business issues. Valuation advisory assignments involve managing all aspects of the valuation process for the clients, including selection and oversight of the appraisal firm, establishment of review criteria and presentation of review results to our clients.
We are also the thought leader in the financial services industry. We produce almost 150 publications and e-briefings on the financial services industry, most of which are sector specific, as well as a wide range of training and special events on issues that affect reporting and corporate governance throughout the business world. Specific to the hospitality industry, our practice publishes Hospitality Directions.
Our consultants participate in engagements related to debt and equity placement, structured finance services, debt origination, commercial real estate and commercial mortgage securitization. We also participate in the analysis and implementation of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) that apply to the measurement of Fair Value.
Position/Program Requirements: Knowledge Preferred:
Demonstrates thorough technical and quantitative knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success in a role as an individual contributor completing deliverables related to, cash flow models, financial calculations and projections with commercial real estate (including hospitality-related real estate).
Demonstrates thorough technical knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success in a role leveraging standards from, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) that apply to the measurement of Fair Value such as FAS 133, FAS 146, FAS 141, FAS 157, FAS 159.
Demonstrates through knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success in a role emphasizing the following areas: real estate related debt and equity instruments, hospitality and real estate terminology and financial reporting.
Skills Preferred:
Demonstrates thorough abilities with, and/or a proven record of success in a role emphasizing, conducting market research and effectively leveraging knowledge to analyze and resolve complex client problems.
Demonstrates thorough abilities with, and/or a proven record of success in a role emphasizing, preparing and presenting concise, accurate business requirements, documents and reports with attention to business writing and grammar.
Demonstrates thorough abilities with leading teams, and/or a proven record of success as a team leader on Real Estate-related project teams, including the following: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.
Demonstrates thorough abilities with, and/or a proven record of success on Real Estate-related project teams accomplishing, the identifying and addressing of client needs on Real Estate-related projects: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and participating in project economics management
Demonstrates flexibility and desire to travel, as client assignments require, approximately 20-40% of the time, including possible international travel.
Min Year Exp: 3 years
Min Degree(s): Completed Bachelor and/or Master degree(s) in Accounting, Finance or Real Estate Economics (or a or similar Real Estate degree)
Additional Information: within hospitality & Leisure area of Real Estate
At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.
Our Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When we fulfill our role as Assurance professionals, by standing firm on quality and integrity, we have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions.
The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.
Our Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide our clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. PwC is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality. Join us and we will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in PwC Assurance.
Job Description: Our U.S. Financial Services (FS) Practice consists of approximately 2,300 assurance professionals, including 223 partners and 650 managers. It spans industry sectors and functional skill areas, including insurance, investment management, capital markets, banking and real estate. We serve many of the world's largest financial institutions. This means that we have insight into the challenges facing the industry. PwC is the leader is serving large, complex financial services institutions. In the U.S., we audit:
- 18 of the top 50 life insurers, representing 39 percent of admitted assets.
- 19 of the top 50 property and casualty insurers, representing 44 percent of net premiums written.
- 11 of the top 25 reinsurers, representing 47 percent of net premiums written.
- Over 2,900 mutual funds, representing 40% of all mutual funds and 58% of total industry net assets; this includes funds at nine and the advisor and funds at six of the top ten funds families.
- Two of the top three, three of the top 15, and five of the top 20 US-based commercial banks.
- Five of the top 20 mortgage servicers, and four of the top 20 mortgage originators.
- Nine of the top 50 broker-dealers.
We are also the thought leader in the financial services industry. We produce almost 150 publications and e-briefings on the financial services industry, most of which are sector specific, as well as a wide range of training and special events on issues that affect reporting and corporate governance throughout the business world.
PwC's Real Estate group provides advice to major owners and users of real estate, including investment banks, pension funds, corporate real estate departments, governmental agencies, developers and other private companies. Professionals within the Hospitality & Leisure sub-group focus on hospitality-related engagements for our clients.
Our international network assists clients with acquisitions and divestitures, appraising and valuing real estate, and maximizing operating and economic results. Assignments consist primarily of transaction services, valuation/appraisal, market analyses, litigation support and valuation advisory. Transaction services include assisting underwriters and buyers and sellers of real estate with strategy evaluation and due diligence analysis in the context of portfolio purchases, restructurings and initial public offerings of debt and equity securities.
Within the appraisal area, we have developed specialization in the valuation of two distinct asset classes: high-end, multi-phase properties, and large geographically diverse portfolios. In these assignments, we are often called upon not only to appraise, but also to make recommendations concerning the client's business issues. Valuation advisory assignments involve managing all aspects of the valuation process for the clients, including selection and oversight of the appraisal firm, establishment of review criteria and presentation of review results to our clients.
We are also the thought leader in the financial services industry. We produce almost 150 publications and e-briefings on the financial services industry, most of which are sector specific, as well as a wide range of training and special events on issues that affect reporting and corporate governance throughout the business world. Specific to the hospitality industry, our practice publishes Hospitality Directions.
Our consultants participate in engagements related to debt and equity placement, structured finance services, debt origination, commercial real estate and commercial mortgage securitization. We also participate in the analysis and implementation of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) that apply to the measurement of Fair Value.
Position/Program Requirements: Knowledge Preferred:
Demonstrates thorough technical and quantitative knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success in a role as an individual contributor completing deliverables related to, cash flow models, financial calculations and projections with commercial real estate (including hospitality-related real estate).
Demonstrates thorough technical knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success in a role leveraging standards from, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) that apply to the measurement of Fair Value such as FAS 133, FAS 146, FAS 141, FAS 157, FAS 159.
Demonstrates through knowledge of, and/or a proven record of success in a role emphasizing the following areas: real estate related debt and equity instruments, hospitality and real estate terminology and financial reporting.
Skills Preferred:
Demonstrates thorough abilities with, and/or a proven record of success in a role emphasizing, conducting market research and effectively leveraging knowledge to analyze and resolve complex client problems.
Demonstrates thorough abilities with, and/or a proven record of success in a role emphasizing, preparing and presenting concise, accurate business requirements, documents and reports with attention to business writing and grammar.
Demonstrates thorough abilities with leading teams, and/or a proven record of success as a team leader on Real Estate-related project teams, including the following: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.
Demonstrates thorough abilities with, and/or a proven record of success on Real Estate-related project teams accomplishing, the identifying and addressing of client needs on Real Estate-related projects: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and participating in project economics management
Demonstrates flexibility and desire to travel, as client assignments require, approximately 20-40% of the time, including possible international travel.
Min Year Exp: 3 years
Min Degree(s): Completed Bachelor and/or Master degree(s) in Accounting, Finance or Real Estate Economics (or a or similar Real Estate degree)
Additional Information: within hospitality & Leisure area of Real Estate
Company Description
The firms of the PwC network provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for clients. More than 161,000 people in 154 countries in PwC firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.For more information see www.pwc.com.
