Associate, Machinery & Equipment - Valuation Advisory

Join Stout's Machinery & Equipment Group

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

Associates in Stout's Machinery & Equipment group support the valuation of machinery, equipment, and other tangible assets across a broad range of commercial and industrial environments. The role combines on-site inspections, asset and market research, data analysis, valuation modeling, and report preparation.

You will work closely with senior team members to develop foundational valuation skills while contributing to well-supported analyses for engagements involving personal property, complex property, and special income generating tangible assets.

What You'll Do

• Perform comprehensive financial, industry and technical analyses to support valuation conclusions across a wide range of industries.
• Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project.
• Develop and document well-supported valuation analyses and reports for privately held and public corporations spanning numerous industries. Valuation analyses may be used for purposes including:
  • Financial, tax, and regulatory requirements
  • Allocation of purchase price
  • Financing and capital restructuring
  • Insurance reporting needs
  • Long-lived asset impairment
  • Property tax consulting
  • Litigation support
  • Various other purposes
• Participate in client or management meetings providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions and conclusions.
• Prepare comprehensive deliverables and supporting analysis including presentations, analysis packets, and written narrative reports that are submitted for review by our senior level professionals and delivery to our clients.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.

What You Bring

• 2-5 years of relevant internship or professional experience
• 4-year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 required
• Ability to travel
• Foundational understanding of financial theory, economics, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a general knowledge or interest in machinery and equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to build organized analyses and clearly document workpapers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally
• High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality
• Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues and leadership
• Work toward ASA accreditation
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

How You'll Thrive

• Build strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ask thoughtful questions, seek to understand the assets and businesses being analyzed, and apply feedback to improve your work.
• Take responsibility for assigned analyses and deliverables, communicate progress and issues promptly, and meet established deadlines.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment when evaluating data, research, assumptions, and valuation results.
• Display accountability and the ability to multi-task to achieve professional growth and long-term career goals.
• Embody Stout's core values by being Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Entrepreneurial, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and a Great Communicator.
• Deliver Relentless Excellence through disciplined execution, strong client service, and a commitment to the quality of your work and the experience of your colleagues.

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.