Director, Accounting Advisory

Financeroles; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 145.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Total rewards

Flexible schedule

Wellness options

Descripción de la vacante

Stout seeks an experienced Accounting & Reporting Advisory senior to execute and lead engagements, focusing on complex US GAAP research, contract analysis, and financial reporting. You will prepare memoranda, assist with SEC-related work, and contribute to business development, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency.

The role requires deep technical accounting expertise, prior senior advisory experience, and a client-service orientation within a growth-focused practice of Stout.

Formación

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP including areas like purchase accounting, derivatives & hedging, complex debt and equity securities, credit losses, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.
• Experience interpreting complex accounting standards and documenting in practical terms.
• Experience presenting to the C-suite and Executive tier.
• Entrepreneurial and client-service oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Relationship-focused with clients and peers.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude; excels in team environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements with responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and communicate with clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Review complex contracts and conduct technical accounting research with documented conclusions.
• Prepare accounting memoranda and policies and ensure alignment with standards.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures.
• Support SEC filing research and provide schedules and audit support.
• Act as a technical accounting SME for the firm’s valuation practice.

Conocimientos

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting research

C-suite presentation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Client service oriented

Team collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Educación

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting

10+ years accounting experience

CPA preferred

Herramientas

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

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

• Execute and lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and support communication with client, identifying issues, resolving discrepancies, and escalating matters as appropriate.
• Review and analyze complex contracts, conducting and supporting technical accounting research and documenting conclusions in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Prepare and contribute to the review of accounting memoranda and policies, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with accounting standards.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with clients in various industries including but not limited to: life sciences, manufacturing, business services, technology, and consumer.
• Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research
• Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies
• Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures
• Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support
• Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support
• Assist other teams within and outside ARA with technical accounting matters
• Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
• Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals. Assist with the build out of the Accounting & Reporting Advisory practice.
• 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
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.
• The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

What You Bring

• Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include - purchase accounting, derivatives & hedging, complex debt and equity securities, credit losses, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
• Experience interpreting complex accounting standards/treatment and documenting into practical terms
• Experience presenting to the C-suite and Executive tier
• Entrepreneurial and client-service focused
• Strong organizational skills
• Relationship-focused (with clients, peers, management, etc.)
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Shows creativity in problem solving
• Accountability and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
• 10+ yearsof technical and operational accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting. A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory or corporate/industry experience preferred.
• CPA preferred

How You’ll Thrive

• Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility and adaptability.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in client service and team collaboration.

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.
• Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

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.

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 $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.