At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.
General Purpose: Seeking a Vice President/Sr. Vice President for our growing Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice, specifically within the Office of the CFO. The Vice President/Sr. Vice President (or “Candidate”) will deliver various types of accounting advisory projects, including:
- Review of complex contracts
- Technical accounting research
- Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies
- Determination of appropriate journal entries
- Preparation of financial statement disclosures
- Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support.
Candidate will also take part in Finance Integration projects, which will include but are not limited to:
- Participating and running an Integration Management Office
- Review of transaction documents, including purchase agreement and communicating implications to client
- Identifying integration opportunities for Buyer and Target across the target operating model
- Demonstrating working knowledge of key business processes: order to cash, procure to pay, and record to report
- Interacting with finance-focused ERPs, e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle
- Participating in the solution development life cycle as a Finance stakeholder on behalf of the Client
The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in the growth of growing service line within an established firm.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables
- Prepare and review client deliverables, including accounting memoranda, accounting policies, financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and journal entries
- Serve as post-acquisition integration SME including demonstrating familiarity with standard IMO practices and procedures
- Lead or assist with the identification of post-transaction recommendations for Finance function improvement across P2P, R2R, and O2C
- Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support
- Assist with the build out of the Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice, including hiring and development of tools and templates
- Train, develop, and manage junior team members
- Participate in business development and marketing activities, including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include: purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
- Ability to translate complex accounting standards/treatment into “plain-English”
- Deep experience with M&A transactions, particularly with post-acquisition integration
- Knowledge of SEC regulations and filings preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to present to the c-suite and the executive tier directly reporting into c-suite
- Entrepreneurial and client-service focused
- Strong organizational skills
Education and/or Training:
- Bachelor or Master of Accounting
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience in technical accounting and financial reporting. A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory or corporate/industry experience preferred.
- 3+ years of finance process and / or transformation experience
- Post-acquisition transaction experience preferred
- CPA preferred
Why Stout?
At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.
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 an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.
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 $120,000.00 - $215,000.00 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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Stout is a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. Learn about our Relentless Excellence® at stout.com.
Stout is a trade name for Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Stout Advisors SA, Stout GmbH, Stout Bluepeak Asia Ltd., and Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SIPC member firm. The terms "Stout" or the "firm" refers to one or more of these independent advisory practices
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