Senior Manager, Forensics & Disputes — Damages & Investigations

Stout; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary time off

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Senior Manager in our Disputes, Claims, and Investigations group to lead engagements across industries, focusing on economic damages, financial analyses, and forensic matters. You will manage workstreams, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality, defensible results.

You will conduct research, build models, draft expert reports, and contribute to client relationships. A CPA or equivalent and strong communication skills are highly valued, with flexible, supportive culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, or economic disciplines.
• CPA or other relevant professional designation preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong financial modeling capabilities and experience with large datasets.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Stata, or R; SQL preferred.
• Ability to perform complex analyses with professional judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engagements, coordinating workstreams and ensuring milestones are met.
• Perform economic damages analyses, financial modeling, and forensic investigations.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, and related documents across engagements.
• Mentor Analysts and Associates to develop technical skills and quality deliverables.
• Develop engagement strategies, workplans, and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare materials supporting expert testimony and drafts for reports.

Skills

Financial modeling

SQL

SAS

Stata

R

Excel

Communication

Mentorship

Education

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

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Stout is seeking a Senior Manager in our Disputes, Claims, and Investigations group to lead engagements across industries, focusing on economic damages, financial analyses, and forensic matters. You will manage workstreams, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality, defensible results.

You will conduct research, build models, draft expert reports, and contribute to client relationships. A CPA or equivalent and strong communication skills are highly valued, with flexible, supportive culture