Senior VP, Transaction Advisory - High-Impact Diligence

Stout; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary time off

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Senior Vice President to drive our Transaction Advisory practice. You will lead buy-side and sell-side due diligence, deliver rigorous QOE and working capital analyses, and communicate insights to clients and management teams to shape negotiations.

This role requires deep GAAP/SEC knowledge, top-tier communication, and a proven track record in managing fast-paced, high-stakes engagements within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related major.
• 7–10 years of audit and/or financial accounting due diligence experience (with at least 2 years in due diligence). Big Four experience preferred.
• CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for private equity and corporate clients.
• Oversee quality of earnings analyses and working capital assessments.
• Identify risks and deal breakers during the due diligence process.
• Analyze detailed financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Lead due diligence calls and meetings with client and target company management.
• Support purchase agreement reviews and deal documentation.

Skills

US GAAP/SEC

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stout is seeking a Senior Vice President to drive our Transaction Advisory practice. You will lead buy-side and sell-side due diligence, deliver rigorous QOE and working capital analyses, and communicate insights to clients and management teams to shape negotiations.

This role requires deep GAAP/SEC knowledge, top-tier communication, and a proven track record in managing fast-paced, high-stakes engagements within a collaborative team environment.