VP, Transaction Advisory: Buy/Sell Due Diligence Leader

Stout; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary time off

Job summary

Stout is seeking a full-time Vice President in our Transaction Advisory practice in the United States. The role drives buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, quality of earnings, and working capital analysis to influence investment decisions.

You will partner with management and advisers to provide actionable intelligence throughout the transaction lifecycle. Lead and mentor analysts, manage multiple engagements, and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of audit and/or financial accounting due diligence experience (2+ years in due diligence).
• Big Four experience preferred.
• CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise analysts and associates to ensure efficient project execution.
• Identify key risks and deal breakers during due diligence.
• Analyze financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and operations data.
• Produce due diligence reports and communicate findings clearly.
• Lead due diligence calls with client and target company management.
• Review audit workpapers to assess policies and procedures.
• Contribute insights to purchase agreements and deal documents.
• Participate in business development and candidate recruitment.

Skills

U.S. GAAP & SEC knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship-building

Accountability

Detail-oriented

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA

Big Four experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Stout is seeking a full-time Vice President in our Transaction Advisory practice in the United States. The role drives buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, quality of earnings, and working capital analysis to influence investment decisions.

You will partner with management and advisers to provide actionable intelligence throughout the transaction lifecycle. Lead and mentor analysts, manage multiple engagements, and contribute to business development.