Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

About the role

Join us as a Manager (equivalent to Vice President) in our Accounting & Reporting Advisory team. You'll be responsible for leading Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements, preparing and reviewing client deliverables, and collaborating with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Prepare 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
• 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., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include: purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
• 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 QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, and Expensify
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis
• Relationship-focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.)
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellence in a team-oriented work environment
• Showcase creativity in problem solving
• Accountability and ability to multi-task
• Strong technical and analytical skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years of finance process and / or transformation experience
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with complex accounting standards
• Experience with M&A transactions
• Experience with SEC filing requirements
• Experience with accounting systems
• Experience with AI tools and technology
• Experience with finance-focused ERPs

Benefits

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

Pay

$87,000.00 - $195,000.00

Schedule

Flexible work schedule and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.