Director, Accounting & Reporting Advisory

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for annual bonus plan

Job summary

Stout Risius Ross, LLC, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an experienced professional to lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements. The candidate will have extensive experience with US GAAP and will be responsible for preparing financial statements and conducting accounting research.

This role requires collaboration with clients across various industries and participation in business development efforts. A strong background with 10+ years of relevant experience is essential, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical and operational accounting experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead Accounting & Reporting Advisory engagements.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Conduct and support technical accounting research.

Skills

Broad knowledge of US GAAP

Experience interpreting complex accounting standards

Strong organizational skills

Client-service focused

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting

Job description

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 Great communicators.

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 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.

Qualifications

The selected candidate will be an entrepreneurial self‑starter, who is interested in participating in growth of service line within the established firm.

• 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.

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting. 10+ years of 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 Great communicators. Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence in client service and team collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The disclosed range estimate is $145,000.00 – $300,000.00 annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.