Director - Valuation 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 Great communication. Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our growing global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, valuation, disputes, and investigations.
Responsibilities Perform corporate, fund and asset valuations, including discounted cash flow, capitalization of earnings, comparable company analysis, and merger/acquisition transactions.
Conduct purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, stock option analysis, and illiquid debt investment valuations.
Prepare written valuation reports for client presentation and solvency and fairness opinion analyses.
Develop client interaction, participate in due diligence meetings, and conduct company, industry, and economic research.
Analyze general economic conditions and industry specific conditions and trends.
Participate in the hiring and training of interns, analysts, and associates.
Core Valuation Skills Needed ASC 805 Purchase Price Allocation
ASC 350/360 Goodwill Impairment
IRC 409a stock‑based compensation
ASC 718 expense reporting
Complex securities experience (possible)
Valuation Services Provided Financial, tax, and regulatory requirements of investment funds and individual companies
Purchase price allocation and goodwill impairment studies
Estate and gift taxation
Fairness and solvency opinions and other transactional matters
Management planning
Shareholder disputes
Family law matters
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong technical and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate/advanced understanding of economics, financial theory, and accounting principles
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Relationship‑focused, entrepreneurial, and positive attitude
Team‑oriented with creativity in problem solving
Accountability, multi‑tasking, and professional presence
Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated with a strong work ethic
Education & Experience 4‑year degree necessary with an emphasis in finance or accounting
Minimum 6 years of experience in business valuation
Preferred experience in purchase price allocations, financial reporting assignments, estate and gift tax valuation, and transaction opinions
Benefits Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, a benefits and wellness package, and opportunities for professional development.
EEO Statement Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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