Vice President, Business Valuation Litigation - Valuation Advisory
About The Position
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 Lead or co-lead the execution of business valuation and litigation support engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Perform and oversee valuation analyses of businesses, securities, and intangible assets in the context of family law, commercial litigation, and dispute matters. Develop and review complex financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches. Analyze case materials, including financial records, testimony, and legal filings, to identify key issues and insights. Support and mentor Analysts and Associates, contributing to team development and a collaborative culture. Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery of insightful, value-driven solutions. What You’ll Do Collaborate with engagement leaders to develop workplans, execute analyses, and manage project timelines. Conduct detailed financial analysis, including review of financial statements, tax returns, accounting records, and other relevant documents. Perform business valuation analyses using a variety of methodologies (income, market, and asset approaches). Conduct industry, economic, and company-specific research to support valuation conclusions and expert opinions. Prepare and review written reports, expert reports, and client deliverables, including presentations and graphical exhibits. Participate in client meetings, due diligence discussions, and litigation-related proceedings (e.g., mediation, arbitration, trial support). What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 4–8+ years of relevant experience in business valuation, litigation consulting, forensic accounting, or related disciplines. Experience with complex financial disputes, including business valuation, economic damages, or forensic accounting analyses. Strong understanding of financial theory, valuation methodologies, and accounting principles. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling and data analysis tools required. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or valuation credentials (e.g., ASA, ABV) preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and defend analytical conclusions. How You’ll Thrive Thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing client demands and deadlines. Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills across multiple engagements. Take initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Collaborate effectively with team members and leaders while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators. Maintain a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence®. Contribute to a hybrid/remote work environment with accountability and flexibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 4–8+ years of relevant experience in business valuation, litigation consulting, forensic accounting, or related disciplines.
- Experience with complex financial disputes, including business valuation, economic damages, or forensic accounting analyses.
- Strong understanding of financial theory, valuation methodologies, and accounting principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling and data analysis tools required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and defend analytical conclusions.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing client demands and deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills across multiple engagements.
- Take initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and leaders while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence®.
- Contribute to a hybrid/remote work environment with accountability and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or valuation credentials (e.g., ASA, ABV) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead or co-lead the execution of business valuation and litigation support engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Perform and oversee valuation analyses of businesses, securities, and intangible assets in the context of family law, commercial litigation, and dispute matters.
- Develop and review complex financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches.
- Analyze case materials, including financial records, testimony, and legal filings, to identify key issues and insights.
- Support and mentor Analysts and Associates, contributing to team development and a collaborative culture.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery of insightful, value-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with engagement leaders to develop workplans, execute analyses, and manage project timelines.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis, including review of financial statements, tax returns, accounting records, and other relevant documents.
- Perform business valuation analyses using a variety of methodologies (income, market, and asset approaches).
- Conduct industry, economic, and company-specific research to support valuation conclusions and expert opinions.
- Prepare and review written reports, expert reports, and client deliverables, including presentations and graphical exhibits.
- Participate in client meetings, due diligence discussions, and litigation-related proceedings (e.g., mediation, arbitration, trial support).
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
