Job Description

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.

Stout's Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to complex financial and valuation matters. As part of our Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group, you will play a critical role in delivering sophisticated analyses in high-stakes dispute environments.

As a Senior Vice President, you will lead the execution of business valuation and litigation support engagements, serving as a key point of contact for clients and a trusted advisor on complex financial matters. You will work across a variety of disputes, including family law and commercial litigation, providing analyses that stand up to scrutiny in mediation, arbitration, and trial.

You will also contribute to the growth of the practice through mentorship, client relationship development, and involvement in business development initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Lead business valuation and litigation support engagements, including the valuation of businesses, securities, and intangible assets

• Apply advanced valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, guideline public company and transaction methods, and complex financial modeling

• Oversee analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocations, stock options, and economic damages

• Review and finalize detailed written valuation and expert reports for client use, including in legal proceedings

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, expectations, and deliverables throughout the engagement lifecycle

• Direct and perform income analysis and financial tracing assignments in litigation contexts

• Participate in and lead client meetings, depositions, and due diligence discussions as needed

• Conduct and oversee company, industry, and economic research to support conclusions and expert opinions

• Analyze macroeconomic and industry-specific trends and articulate their impact on valuation conclusions

• Manage multiple concurrent engagements, including budgeting, staffing, timelines, and quality control

• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing guidance and performance feedback

• Collaborate with senior leadership on engagement strategy and practice development initiatives

• Support business development efforts through client outreach, proposal development, and networking activities

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in business valuation, litigation support, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in dispute contexts

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)

• Strong command of valuation theory, financial modeling, and accounting principles

• Experience managing projects and leading teams in a professional services environment

• Proven ability to prepare and review valuation reports and analyses for litigation purposes

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with advanced modeling capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial concepts to clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Professional presence with strong interpersonal and client relationship skills

• Experience in areas such as forensic accounting, economic damages, fraud analysis, or financial investigations is a plus

• Professional certifications such as CFF, CFE, CVA, ASA, ABV, CFA, or CPA are strongly preferred

How You'll Thrive:

• Take ownership of engagements and lead with accountability, delivering high-quality, defensible work products

• Build trusted relationships with clients, attorneys, and internal stakeholders

• Demonstrate leadership through mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge sharing

• Apply critical thinking and creativity to solve complex financial and valuation challenges

• Communicate clearly and confidently in both written and verbal settings, including high-pressure environments

• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture while driving results

• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset to support practice growth and innovation

Work Environment:

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

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.

The 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.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $120,000.00 - $215,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here -

Job Tags

Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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