Associate, Business Valuation Litigation - Valuation Advisory

Associate – Business Valuation & Litigation Support

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to complex financial and valuation matters. As part of the Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group, you will contribute to high-impact engagements spanning disputes, transactions, and financial analysis across a wide range of industries, including family law and marital dissolution matters.

• Perform business and entity valuations using accepted methodologies, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches.
• Support analyses related to merger and acquisition transactions, purchase price allocations, and stock option valuations, including valuations of carried interest, deferred compensation, and other complex financial instruments in the context of marital dissolution.
• Assist in the valuation of closely held businesses, partnerships, and professional practices, including analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill.
• Conduct income analysis, financial tracing, and separate versus marital/community property tracing assignments in litigation contexts.
• Support forensic accounting work, including analysis of cash flow and lifestyle, identification of unreported income or hidden assets, and investigation of asset dissipation or fraudulent transfers.
• Assist in preparing clear, comprehensive written valuation reports and expert analyses for client presentations, settlement proceedings, and potential legal proceedings, including depositions and trial.
• Participate in client interactions, including due diligence meetings, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce processes.
• Perform company, industry, and economic research to support valuation conclusions.
• Collaborate with team members to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in business valuation, litigation support, forensic accounting, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of financial theory, economics, and accounting principles.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with experience in valuation methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and accountability for results.
• Professional presence and ability to build relationships with clients, counsel, and internal teams.
• Experience in litigation support involving financial disputes (e.g., business valuation, forensic accounting, economic damages, fraud analysis, family law) is preferred but not required.
• Professional certifications such as ABV, CVA, CPA, CFA, or CFE are preferred but not required.

• Bring a positive, team‑oriented mindset and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, family law attorneys, and leadership.
• Approach problem‑solving with creativity and intellectual curiosity.
• Take ownership of your work and deliver high‑quality results with precision and care.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to support team and client objectives.
• Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine willingness to learn and grow.

This role operates in a hybrid to remote environment, depending on team and client needs.

Estimated range: $74,000 – $135,000 per year. Eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Stout offers flexible work schedules and a discretionary time‑off policy to promote work‑life balance. Comprehensive total rewards, competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options are available. Benefits information can be found at

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.