Manager, Corporate Recovery Services - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You'll Make Lead the execution of complex restructuring and insolvency engagements, helping clients stabilize operations and position for long-term success. Serve as a trusted advisor to management teams, lenders, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders throughout restructuring processes. Deliver high-quality financial analyses and technical accounting solutions related to bankruptcy, Fresh-Start accounting, and corporate reorganizations. Develop and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. Support practice growth through business development, relationship management, and delivery of exceptional client service. What You'll Do Lead engagement workstreams across a variety of restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround engagements involving both middle-market and large multinational organizations. Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with management teams, lenders, creditors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders. Direct the preparation and review of 13-week cash flow forecasts, liquidity analyses, distressed-company financial models, and other restructuring-related analyses. Lead Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852) engagements, including planning, implementation, valuation coordination, systems readiness, and post-emergence validation. Participate in and support negotiations with lenders, secured creditors, and other stakeholders related to debt restructurings and claims resolution. Review technical accounting research, financial analyses, client deliverables, and court-related documentation to ensure accuracy and quality. Oversee the preparation of written reports, presentations, and other client-facing materials that communicate findings and recommendations effectively. Mentor, coach, and develop Analysts and Senior Consultants through formal and informal training, performance feedback, and career development support. Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support business development initiatives. Represent Stout in client meetings, working sessions, creditor discussions, and court-related proceedings, as applicable. Contribute to practice development initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts across the Corporate Recovery Services team. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. CPA or CA designation required. 4-8 years of relevant experience in restructuring advisory, accounting advisory, financial audit, turnaround consulting, or related professional services environments. Demonstrated experience leading engagement workstreams and supervising junior professionals. Strong knowledge of bankruptcy and restructuring concepts, including U.S. bankruptcy proceedings, Plan of Reorganization accounting, and distressed-company financial analysis. Experience with Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852), purchase accounting (ASC 805), or related technical accounting matters preferred. Advanced financial modeling skills, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and 13-week cash flow modeling. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word. Experience advising distressed companies, lenders, creditors, or other stakeholders through Chapter 11 or out-of-court restructurings preferred. Professional certifications such as CTP (Certified Turnaround Professional) or CIRA (Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor) are a plus. Experience with data analytics tools such as SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar technologies is preferred. Ability to travel up to 10%, depending on client and engagement requirements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. How You'll Thrive Demonstrate sound judgment and composure while managing complex, high-pressure client situations. Build credibility and trust with clients, lenders, legal counsel, and other stakeholders through responsiveness, technical expertise, and professionalism. Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex financial and operational challenges. Effectively balance multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Take ownership of client outcomes and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments. Foster collaboration, mentorship, and professional development within engagement teams. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Embody Stout's core values of being Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators. Deliver Relentless Excellence through exceptional client service and leadership. Why Stout? At Stout, we offer 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. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $87,000.00 - $195,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stout