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 Senior Vice President in Stout's Office of the CFO practice within our Accounting & Reporting Advisory group, you will lead the delivery of complex projects that support clients through transactions, transitions, and transformation. You'll take ownership of execution across a wide range of initiatives from transaction readiness and FP&A optimization to operating model design and M&A integration. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, involving oversight of workstreams such as performance visibility, liquidity management, interim leadership support, and process improvement. Vice Presidents ensure high-quality execution, and help clients build scalable, high-performing finance functions.
What You'll Do:
Perform Finance and Accounting current-state assessments to establish a future-state vision and strategy
Demonstrate understanding of Finance sub-functions (e.g., accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A)
Review transaction documents, including purchase agreements and letters of interest, and communicate key implications to clients
Identify integration opportunities for Buyer and Target across the operating model
Apply baseline knowledge of key business processes: order to cash, source to pay, record to report, and plan to perform
Interact with Finance-focused ERPs, including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, and Oracle
Partner with clients ranging from early-stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry-agnostic environment
Support day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, including research and preparation of client deliverables
Review complex contracts and conduct related technical accounting research
Prepare accounting memoranda and policies
Determine appropriate journal entries to record in systems of record
What You Bring:
Bachelor or Master of Accounting or Finance
Big 4 or comparable experience required
Familiarity with private equity firms, mid-market and up
10+ years of experience of audit and/or advisory experience
Experience with post-merger integration is a plus
Baseline knowledge of key business processes (record to report, source to pay, and order to cash)
Entrepreneurial and client-service focused
CPA Preferred
How You'll Thrive:
Demonstrate ability to identify cross-sell opportunities with other Stout departments (Business Valuation, Financial Due Diligence, Investment Banking, etc.)
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
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.
https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits
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.
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.
