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:  Accounting & Reporting Advisory (“ARA”) practice delivers accounting expertise and horsepower around complex accounting and finance advisory services. Specialities include but not limited to: technical accounting, public company readiness, FP&A, financial reporting, controllership, internal controls, and full-scope integration separation services.

As a member of the ARA practice you will:

Partner with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry agnostic environment

Lead the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables

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

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

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.

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

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+ years of 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

Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what’s most important to them at any life stage.  At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve.  Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout’s leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success.  To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.   

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

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 / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.

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.

For individuals assigned to work in California, Colorado, New York City, or Washington, Stout is required by law 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 - $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.