Stout is dedicated to exceeding expectations in all they do, and they are seeking an Analyst within their Forensics & Compliance practice. The role involves supporting client engagements involving forensic accounting, compliance reviews, and complex financial investigations, while working closely with senior team members to analyze financial information and prepare client-ready work products.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day engagement tasks under the guidance of senior team members
- Support technical accounting and financial analyses involving U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regulations
- Organize, validate, and analyze financial data, documents, and supporting materials
- Assist with profit and gain calculations, inability-to-pay analyses, and other financial assessments
- Review transactions and internal control documentation to support investigative work
- Help identify patterns, anomalies, and potential accounting irregularities
- Maintain documentation of procedures, assumptions, data sources, and findings
- Draft sections of reports, memoranda, presentations, and client-facing deliverables
- Collaborate with internal teams, legal counsel, and third-party professionals as needed
- Participate in training, coaching, and professional development opportunities
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, forensic accounting, compliance, or litigation support (post-grad experience preferred)
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment including client site time in Washington D.C
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a Federal Government background investigation preferred
- CPA eligibility preferred
- Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and SEC regulations a plus
- Familiarity with Access, Alteryx, SQL, or Power BI a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
- A culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success
- Professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback
- Flexible work schedules
- Discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives
- Anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan
Company Overview
Stout provides investment banking, transaction advisory, and valuation advisory services. It was founded in 1991, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.stout.com.