Associate, Business Valuation Litigation

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 an Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join our Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group on a full-time basis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Associates in our group work on a variety of assignments, including the valuation of businesses, securities, and intangible assets, mostly in the context of family law and commercial litigation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing corporate, fund, and asset valuations, including analysis of discounted cash flows, capitalization of earnings, comparable companies, merger and acquisition transactions, purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, stock option analysis, illiquid debt investments

• Preparing written valuation reports for client presentation

• Solvency and fairness opinion analyses

• Participating in client interaction and due diligence meetings

• Conducting company, industry, and economic research

• Analyzing general economic conditions and industry-specific conditions and trends

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Intermediate/advanced understanding of economics, financial theory, and/or principles of accounting

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient computer skills (primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Relationship-focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.)

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

• Excels in a team-oriented work environment

• Shows creativity in problem-solving

• Accountability and ability to multi-task

• Professional presence

• Strong technical and analytical skills

• Detail-oriented

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

• Candidates should anticipate a hybrid to remote work environment

Education and/or Training:

• 4-year degree required with an emphasis in finance or accounting

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in litigation support related to complex financial disputes involving business valuation, forensic accounting, economic damages, and/or fraud analysis

• Business Valuation credential preferred

• CPA license desired but not required

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.

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