Director, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

At Stout were 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 Youll Make

• Execute and lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and support communication with client identifying issues resolving discrepancies and escalating matters as appropriate.
• Review and analyze complex contracts conducting and supporting technical accounting research and documenting conclusions in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Prepare and contribute to the review of accounting memoranda and policies ensuring accuracy clarity and alignment with accounting standards.

What Youll Do

• Partner with clients in various industries including but not limited to: life sciences manufacturing business services technology and consumer.
• Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research
• Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies
• Preparation of financial statements footnotes and disclosures
• Research on SEC filing requirements and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support
• Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firms valuation practice providing ad hoc research and support
• Assist other teams within and outside ARA with technical accounting matters
• Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
• Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals. Assist with the build out of the Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice.
• Participate in market-facing activities to develop and maintain relationships with clients prospects and referral sources principally consisting of public and private companies and CPA firms
• 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

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP which may include - purchase accounting derivatives & hedging complex debt and equity securities credit losses stock-based compensation revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Experience interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting into practical terms
• Experience presenting to the C-suite and Executive tier
• Entrepreneurial and client-service focused
• Strong organizational skills
• Relationship-focused (with clients peers management etc.)
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Shows creativity in problem solving
• Accountability and ability to multi-task

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
• 10 yearsof technical and operational accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting. A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory or corporate/industry experience preferred.
• CPA preferred

How Youll Thrive

• Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stouts 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 team collaboration.

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.

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.

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