Valuation Analyst: M&A & Financial Modeling

Stout; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Stout is seeking an Analyst in the Business Valuation group in the United States. Analysts perform engagements for mergers and acquisitions, acquisition accounting, corporate tax matters, estate and shareholder planning, litigation, and fairness and solvency opinions.

Analysts gain client exposure and sharpen technical skills while working with Stout professionals. You will be engaged in real work from day one and contribute to high-impact client deliverables.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MA/MS degree required.
• Coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; 3.5+ preferred.
• Strong academic record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Relevant internship experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, verbal, technical and written skills with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to present complex information and build relationships.
• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth industry, market, and company research to identify, evaluate and support assumptions, benchmarks, and conclusions.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial statements, identifying trends, risks, and value drivers that impact the valuation.
• Prepare due diligence questions and evaluate supporting documentation to validate financial, operational, and market assumptions.
• Participate in client or management meetings providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Oversee and track client data collection, ensuring accuracy and completeness for analysis.
• Develop and analyze detailed financial models (Discounted Cash Flow, Guideline Public Company, and Merger and Acquisition).
• Exercise discretion in selecting appropriate valuation methodologies and key assumptions.
• Present and review preliminary draft analysis with senior professionals, incorporating feedback to refine conclusions; and
• Create comprehensive deliverables and supporting analysis including presentations, analysis packets, written narratives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Technical skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

BA/BS/MA/MS degree

Finance/Accounting/Economics coursework

GPA 3.0+ (3.5+ preferred)

Strong academic record

Internship experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stout is seeking an Analyst in the Business Valuation group in the United States. Analysts perform engagements for mergers and acquisitions, acquisition accounting, corporate tax matters, estate and shareholder planning, litigation, and fairness and solvency opinions.

Analysts gain client exposure and sharpen technical skills while working with Stout professionals. You will be engaged in real work from day one and contribute to high-impact client deliverables.