Director, Accounting & Reporting Advisory (Director Equity Administration)

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.

Impact You’ll Make 

As a Director on our Accounting & Reporting Advisory team, you will play an integral role in the launch, growth, and strategic direction of Stout’s Equity Administration practice. This is a unique opportunity to help build and scale a high-impact service offering within a growing platform. 

You will lead the end-to-end management of equity compensation and stock plan programs, ensuring compliance, accurate financial reporting, and audit-ready administration. Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, executives, and internal stakeholders, you will combine deep technical expertise with leadership and business development responsibilities to expand our Equity Administration service line. 

This role blends hands-on execution, strategic advisory, operational oversight, and practice-building. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the end-to-end management of equity administration programs, ensuring accurate execution, compliance, and audit-ready equity records 
• Define and execute the strategic vision for Stout’s Equity Administration service line, including operating model, scalability, and growth 
• Oversee administration and advisory for equity programs including stock options, RSUs, and ESPPs 
• Ensure equity data integrates seamlessly into ASC 718 expense calculations, disclosure roll-forwards, and valuation models 
• Review equity-driven accounting outputs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency 
• Manage capitalization tables and equity platforms through financings, M&A transactions, liquidity events, and audits 
• Establish and maintain standardized equity administration workflows, controls, and review procedures 
• Develop executive dashboards and reporting, translating complex equity data into clear insights for decision-making 
• Ensure risk management and governance, proactively identifying and mitigating operational, regulatory, and financial risks 
• Contribute to Stout’s thought leadership in equity administration and accounting, representing the firm in client discussions, industry forums, and webinars. 
• 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 

• Expertise in equity compensation programs, including RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, with deep understanding of applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and regulations 
• Hands-on experience with equity management platforms such as Carta, Schwab, or ShareWorks. 
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls. 
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Strong client relationship and business development skills, with a track record of advising executives and boards. 
• Positive, entrepreneurial attitude; thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. 
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining relentless attention to quality and deadlines. 

Education & Experience 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in global equity compensation design and administration. 
• Combination of audit and advisory experience preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required 
• Master’s or CEP preferred. 
• CPA required. 

How You’ll Thrive 

• 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 te