Director, Business Valuation Litigation - Valuation Advisory

About the role

Note: Director is equivalent to our Senior Vice President level. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Stout offers 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.