Vice President, Accounting Reporting & Advisory

General Purpose

Seeking a Vice President for our growing Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice. The Vice President will deliver various types of accounting advisory projects, including review of complex contracts, technical accounting research, preparation of accounting memoranda and policies, determination of appropriate journal entries, preparation of financial statement disclosures and research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables.
• Prepare and review client deliverables, including accounting memoranda, accounting policies, financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and journal entries.
• Serve as a technical accounting subject‑matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad‑hoc research and support.
• Assist with the build‑out of the Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice, including hiring and development of tools and templates.
• Train, develop, and manage junior team members.
• Participate in business development and marketing activities, including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership.
• Participate in market‑facing activities to develop and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, and referral sources, principally consisting of public and private companies and CPA firms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP, including purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock‑based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.
• Knowledge of SEC regulations and filings (preferred).
• Experience with IFRS (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to translate complex accounting standards/treatment into plain English.
• Entrepreneurial and client‑service focused.
• Strong organizational skills.

Education and/or Training

Bachelor or Master of Accounting. 8+ years of relevant professional experience in technical accounting and financial reporting. A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory or corporate/industry experience preferred. CPA preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs that allow employees to choose what’s most important at any life stage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative 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.