Director, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

Stout

$145K — $300K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 10+ years of technical and operational accounting experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience in audit/assurance and accounting advisory or corporate/industry roles
  • CPA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements and prepare client deliverables
  • Conduct account reconciliations and communicate with clients on issues
  • Analyze complex contracts and perform technical accounting research
  • Prepare accounting memoranda and ensure compliance with standards
  • Research SEC filing requirements and prepare supporting schedules
  • Serve as a technical accounting expert for valuation practice
  • Assist teams with technical accounting matters
  • Identify efficiencies for project management
  • Engage in business development activities to grow the practice
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance research and improve efficiency

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Career advancement support
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to AI-enabled tools and technology
Full Job Description

Impact You’ll Make

  • Execute and lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations and support communication with client, identifying issues, resolving discrepancies, and escalating matters as appropriate.
  • Review and analyze complex contracts, conducting and supporting technical accounting research and documenting conclusions in accordance with applicable guidance.
  • Prepare and contribute to the review of accounting memoranda and policies, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with accounting standards.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with clients in various industries including but not limited to: life sciences, manufacturing, business services, technology, and consumer.
  • Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research
  • Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies
  • Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures
  • Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support
  • Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support
  • Assist other teams within and outside ARA with technical accounting matters
  • Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
  • Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals. Assist with the build out of the Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice.
  • Participate in market-facing activities to develop and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, and referral sources, principally consisting of public and private companies and CPA firms
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.
  • The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

What You Bring

  • Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include - purchase accounting, derivatives & hedging, complex debt and equity securities, credit losses, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
  • Experience interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting into practical terms
  • Experience presenting to the C-suite and Executive tier
  • Entrepreneurial and client-service focused
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Relationship-focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.)
  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Excels in a team-oriented work environment
  • Shows creativity in problem solving
  • Accountability and ability to multi-task
  • Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
  • 10+ yearsof technical and operational accounting experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting. A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory or corporate/industry experience preferred.
  • CPA preferred

How You’ll Thrive

  • Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability.
  • Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence in client service and team collaboration.

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.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $145,000.00 - $300,000.00 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.

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