Impact You’ll Make

Analysts in Stout's Machinery & Equipment group support the valuation of machinery, equipment, and other tangible assets across a broad range of commercial and industrial environments. The role combines on-site inspections, asset and market research, data analysis, valuation modeling, and report preparation.

You will work closely with senior team members to develop foundational valuation skills while contributing to well-supported analyses for engagements involving personal property, complex property, and special income generating tangible assets.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive financial, industry and technical analyses to support valuation conclusions across a wide range of industries.

• Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project.

• Develop and document well-supported valuation analyses and reports for privately held and public corporations spanning numerous industries. Valuation analyses may be used for purposes including:

  • Financial, tax, and regulatory requirements

  • Allocation of purchase price

  • Financing and capital restructuring

  • Insurance reporting needs

  • Long-lived asset impairment

  • Property tax consulting

  • Litigation support

  • Various other purposes

• Participate in client or management meetings providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions and conclusions.

• Prepare comprehensive deliverables and supporting analysis including presentations, analysis packets, and written narrative reports that are submitted for review by our senior level professionals and delivery to our clients.

• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.

What You Bring

• 0-2 years of relevant internship or professional experience.

• 4-year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline.

• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 required.

• Ability to travel.

• Foundational understanding of financial theory, economics, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a general knowledge or interest in machinery and equipment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to build organized analyses and clearly document workpapers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally.

• High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality.

• Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues and leadership.

• Work toward ASA accreditation.

• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

How You’ll Thrive

• Build strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership.

• Ask thoughtful questions, seek to understand the assets and businesses being analyzed, and apply feedback to improve your work.

• Take responsibility for assigned analyses and deliverables, communicate progress and issues promptly, and meet established deadlines.

• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment when evaluating data, research, assumptions, and valuation results.

• Adapt to different industries, client environments, and engagement requirements while maintaining consistent attention to quality.

• Display accountability and the ability to multi-task to achieve professional growth and long-term career goals.

• Embody Stout's core values by being Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Entrepreneurial, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and a Great Communicator.

• Deliver Relentless Excellence® through disciplined execution, strong client service, and a commitment to the quality of your work and the experience of your colleagues.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.