Senior Manager, Accounting 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.

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.

Partner with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry agnostic environment

Prepare and review of account reconciliations and communication with client vendors

Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research

Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies

Determine appropriate journal entries and other operational accounting matters

Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures

Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support

Serve as post-acquisition integration SME including demonstrating familiarity with standard IMO practices and procedures

Serve as a technical accounting subject‑matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support

Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for clients including management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing and posting payroll, preparing and posting journal entries

Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals

Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments

Interact with finance‑focused ERPs, e.g., Net Suite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle

Leverage AI‑enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.

Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include: purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock‑based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting

Financial statement preparation

Experience interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting into practical terms

Deep experience with M&A transactions, particularly with post‑acquisition integration

AICPA and PCAOB‑level audit readiness preferred

Experience presenting to the c‑suite and executive tier

Entrepreneurial and client‑service focused

Strong organizational skills

Familiarity with accounting systems including Quick Books, Xero, , and Expensify

Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

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

Strong technical and analytical skills

Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting 8+ years of finance process and / or…