Director – Provider Compensation Valuation, Healthcare Valuation and Advisory

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:

Stout's Valuation Advisory professionals empower clients by delivering clarity and confidence in navigating complex valuation challenges. As one of the largest independent valuation practices in the nation, we bring deep expertise across diverse industries, asset classes, and geographic regions.

Stout’s Healthcare Valuation and Advisory practice serves a nationwide client base including hospitals and health systems, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, radiation oncology centers, healthcare law firms and their clients, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

This role primarily involves analyzing and providing well-documented conclusions of value for physician and provider compensation arrangements, in addition to supporting other healthcare-related transactions.

What You’ll Do:

• Actively oversee and engage in all phases of assigned client projects, from initial client interaction to the delivery of comprehensive written reports. Responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives.

  • Providing clear guidance and direction to junior staff assigned to client projects.

  • Managing project workflows to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, adhere to budgetary constraints, and are completed within established timelines.

  • Conducting thorough reviews of draft reports and exhibits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.

• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and training to team members, fostering professional growth and operational excellence as needed.

• Conduct in-depth project analysis and produce high-quality reports on an as-needed basis, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance to client objectives.

• Represent the firm professionally and effectively in interactions with potential clients, acting as an ambassador to strengthen client relationships and promote the firm’s services.

• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and thought leadership through the creation and delivery of articles, webinars, presentations, and other public-facing initiatives.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to attract new clients and/or develop new service offerings, contributing to the firm’s marketing, client outreach, and business development efforts to drive growth.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, healthcare or accounting or a related field required.  Master’s degree in relevant field and/or valuation credential preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of previous full-time work experience in valuation, healthcare provider compensation, healthcare operations, or related fields

• Extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and provider service arrangements, including federal fraud and abuse laws (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback), compensation methodologies, reimbursement mechanisms, and healthcare industry terminology

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and other data analysis tools

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop and critique alternative arguments/opinions

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple engagements

• Experience managing teams and provide mentoring, guidance, and support for junior staff

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with individuals at multiple levels of the organization

How You’ll Thrive:

• Cultivate a positive, team-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and shared success

• Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting expectations

• Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work

• Build meaningful relationships and leverage strong interpersonal skills to create trust and drive outcomes

• Communicate effectively and respond promptly, ensuring clarity and al