Director - Valuation Advisory

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

As a Director in Business Valuation, you will lead valuation engagements that support financial reporting, tax planning, transactions, strategic decisions, and dispute matters. You will manage client relationships, oversee engagement teams, and contribute to practice growth.

• Lead complex business and intangible asset valuation engagements.
• Deliver objective analyses that support financial, regulatory, and strategic decisions.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients and other professional advisors.
• Develop professionals through coaching and technical review.
• Support business development and market-facing initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead valuations of businesses, equity interests, debt instruments, intangible assets, and complex securities.
• Manage engagements involving purchase price allocations, impairment testing, tax matters, estate and gift planning, and litigation support.
• Review discounted cash flow, market approach, option pricing, and other valuation models.
• Conduct and oversee company, industry, economic, and market research.
• Interview clients and evaluate financial forecasts, assumptions, and operating performance.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, and supporting analyses.
• Manage engagement workplans, staffing, budgets, deadlines, and quality.
• Present findings to clients, auditors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Support proposals, relationship development, and thought leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and provide performance feedback.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant business valuation, transaction advisory, financial consulting, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex valuation engagements.
• Professional designation such as CFA, ASA, CPA, or ABV preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to evaluate financial statements, forecasts, and market data.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

How You’ll Thrive

• Apply technical knowledge and independent judgment to complex valuation matters.
• Communicate conclusions clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Build trusted client relationships through consistent execution.
• Develop team members through clear direction and practical feedback.
• Adapt to changing deadlines and engagement priorities.
• Deliver Relentless Excellence® through high-quality analysis and client service.

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 $145,000.00 - $300,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.