• 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 ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry agnostic environment

• Prepare and review of account reconciliations and communication with client vendors

• Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research

• Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies

• Determine appropriate journal entries and other operational accounting matters

• Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures

• Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support

• Serve as post-acquisition integration SME including demonstrating familiarity with standard IMO practices and procedures

• Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for clients including management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing and posting payroll, preparing and posting journal entries

• Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals

• Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments

• Interact with finance-focused ERPs, e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle

• 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, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting

• Financial statement preparation

• Experience interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting into practical terms

• Deep experience with M&A transactions, particularly with post-acquisition integration

• AICPA and PCAOB-level audit readiness preferred

• Experience presenting to the c-suite and executive tier

• Entrepreneurial and client-service focused

• Strong organizational skills

• Familiarity with accounting systems including QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, and Expensify

• 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

• Strong technical and analytical skills

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor of Finance or Accounting

• 5+ yearsof finance process and / or transformation experience

• Demonstrated expertise in industries such as but not limited to: manufacturing, CPG, healthcare, and financial services

• Combination of audit and advisory experience

• Post-acquisition transaction 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 Excellencein client service and team collaboration.