Senior Vice President, Accounting & Reporting 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
• Lead the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables
• 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
• Lead or assist with the identification of post-transaction recommendations for Finance function improvement across P2P, R2R, and O2C
• 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
• The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

• 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
• 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

• Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
• 8+ yearsof finance process and / or transformation experience
• Demonstrated expertise in industries such as but not limited to: manufacturing, CPG, healthcare, and financial services
• Combination of audit and advisory experience
• Post-acquisition transaction experience preferred
• CPA preferred

• 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 Stout's 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.

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.

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