Associate, Business Valuation Litigation - Valuation Advisory

About the role

Join Stout’s Valuation Advisory team, known for its excellence in helping clients gain confidence through clear financial and valuation insights. Stout operates one of the largest and most experienced practices in the country for marital dissolution matters, offering a dynamic environment to grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Perform business and entity valuations using discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches
• Support analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocations, and stock option valuations
• Assist in valuations of closely held businesses, partnerships, and professional practices
• Conduct income analysis, financial tracing, and separate versus marital/community property tracing assignments
• Support forensic accounting work, including cash flow and lifestyle analysis, identification of unreported income or hidden assets, and investigation of asset dissipation or fraudulent transfers
• Prepare clear, comprehensive written valuation reports and expert analyses for client presentations, settlement proceedings, and potential legal proceedings
• Participate in client interactions, including due diligence meetings, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce processes
• Conduct 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing value to clients through thorough and accurate financial analysis
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team environment
• Ability to handle complex financial disputes and provide solutions in a timely manner
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success at www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Pay

$74,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annual

Schedule

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