CFO Advisory & FP&A Analyst

Stout; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking an experienced finance professional to deliver CFO Advisory engagements, focusing on FP&A, accounting operations, and financial reporting. You will develop models, dashboards, and reports to enable CFO-level decision-making and drive process improvements.

You will collaborate across teams, leverage ERP and BI tools, and contribute to business development while upholding Stout's Relentless Excellence culture in a fast-paced client environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of corporate finance, FP&A, accounting operations, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify trends, and communicate findings to management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with financial reporting, ERP, and business intelligence tools; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or financial planning software is a plus.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting efficiency.
• Familiarity with cash flow management, working capital analysis, and financial performance metrics.
• Interest in using AI tools and technology to improve productivity, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong client-service orientation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Positive attitude, accountability, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support CFO Advisory engagements with internal teams and client finance leadership.
• Assist FP&A activities: annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, cash flow forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models, KPI dashboards, and reporting packages.
• Improve accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Support finance transformation and automation of reporting via systems and tools.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports per accounting standards.
• Work with ERP/FP&A tools like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, and Oracle to enhance insights.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Variance Analysis

Management Reporting

Month-end Close

Account Reconciliations

Financial Statements

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP Systems

GAAP

AI Tools

Communication

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

3+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, accounting operations, financial reporting, or advisory experience

CPA preferred

Experience with ERP, financial modeling tools, and reporting platforms

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Stout is seeking an experienced finance professional to deliver CFO Advisory engagements, focusing on FP&A, accounting operations, and financial reporting. You will develop models, dashboards, and reports to enable CFO-level decision-making and drive process improvements.

You will collaborate across teams, leverage ERP and BI tools, and contribute to business development while upholding Stout's Relentless Excellence culture in a fast-paced client environment.