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.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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.