Associate, Machinery & Equipment (Embedded Intangibles) – Valuation Advisory

LE001 Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Flexible schedule

Discretionary time off

Wellness options

Mentorship

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to the most complex valuation matters. 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.

You will perform comprehensive analyses, participate in client meetings, prepare deliverables, and leverage AI‑enabled tools to

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant internship or professional experience.
• 4-year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive financial, industry and technical analyses to support embedded intangible studies across a wide range of industries for tax purposes.
• Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project.
• 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Impact You’ll Make

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to the most complex valuation matters. As one of the largest independent valuation practices in the country, we provide specialized experience across a broad spectrum of industries. 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 embedded intangible studies across a wide range of industries for tax purposes.
• Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project.
• 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.
• 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 judgement 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.

Embod 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. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

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 $74,000.00 - $135,000.00 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.

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