Vice President, Transaction Advisory

General Purpose Seeking a Vice President for our growing Accounting & Reporting Advisory ("ARA") practice. The Vice President will deliver various types of accounting and finance advisory services, including technical accounting, public company readiness, FP&A, finance integration, separation, financial reporting, controllership, and internal controls for financial reporting. Responsibilities Partner with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry‑agnostic environment. Lead the day‑to‑day execution of ARA assignments, with primary responsibility for the research and preparation of client deliverables. Prepare and review account reconciliations and communicate with client vendors. Review complex contracts and conduct related technical accounting research. Prepare accounting memoranda and policies; determine appropriate journal entries and other operational accounting matters. Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures. Research SEC filing requirements and prepare supporting accounting schedules and audit support. Serve as a post‑acquisition integration subject‑matter expert, demonstrating familiarity with standard integration management office practices and procedures; lead or assist with identifying post‑transaction recommendations for finance function improvement across procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report, and order‑to‑cash. 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, and preparing and posting journal entries. Be 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). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Broad knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock‑based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting. Experience in financial statement preparation. Interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting practical implications. Deep experience with M&A transactions, particularly post‑acquisition integration. AICPA and PCAOB‑level audit readiness preferred. Ability to present 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. Relationship‑focused (clients, peers, management). Positive and enthusiastic attitude. Team‑oriented work environment. Creativity in problem solving. Accountable and able to multi‑task. Strong technical and analytical skills. Education and/or Training Bachelor of Finance or Accounting. 5+ years of finance process and/or transformation experience. Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and financial services. Combination of audit and advisory experience. Post‑acquisition transaction experience preferred. CPA preferred. Additional Information #LI - EB1 EEO Statement Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidavit Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications, and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr