Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

About the role

Join our team as a Manager (equivalent to our Vice President role) and make a significant impact in Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements. You'll work closely with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations, handling complex contract reviews, technical accounting research, and financial statement preparation.

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/treatment
• Experience with M&A transactions, particularly post-acquisition integration
• Experience with SEC filing requirements
• Experience with financial statement preparation
• Experience with AI tools and emerging technologies
• Experience with finance-focused ERPs, e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle

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 https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Pay

$87,000.00 - $195,000.00

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time.