Analyst, Business Valuation & Litigation Support (Arlington, VA)

Stout • Washington, DC

1d • $60,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stout's Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to complex financial and valuation matters. As part of our Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group, you will contribute to important engagements spanning disputes, transactions, and financial analysis across a wide range of industries - including family law and marital dissolution matters, where Stout operates one of the largest and most experienced practices in the country. As an Analyst, you will work closely with senior team members to develop foundational valuation, financial analysis, and litigation support skills while contributing to well-supported analyses for engagements that may ultimately be used in mediation, arbitration, or trial settings. This role offers meaningful exposure to complex financial disputes, including commercial litigation and marital dissolution matters involving closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and sophisticated financial structures.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in business valuation, litigation support, forensic accounting, transaction advisory, audit, or a related field; internship experience is valued
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Foundational understanding of financial theory, economics, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a genuine interest in business valuation, forensic accounting, and financial disputes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to build organized analyses and clearly document workpapers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally
• High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality
• Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, clients, counsel, and internal teams

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, internship, or project experience involving valuation, forensic accounting, financial modeling, economic damages, fraud analysis, or family law matters is preferred but not required
• Progress toward professional certifications such as ABV, CVA, CPA, CFA, or CFE is encouraged but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with business and entity valuations using accepted methodologies, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches under the guidance of senior team members
• Support analyses related to merger and acquisition transactions, purchase price allocations, stock option valuations, carried interest, deferred compensation, and other financial instruments in the context of marital dissolution and related matters
• Assist in the valuation of closely held businesses, partnerships, and professional practices, including research and analysis related to personal versus enterprise goodwill
• Conduct company, industry, economic, and market research to support valuation assumptions and conclusions
• Compile, organize, and analyze financial statements, tax returns, transaction data, and other supporting documentation for valuation and litigation support engagements
• Support income analysis, financial tracing, and separate versus marital/community property tracing assignments in litigation contexts
• Assist with forensic accounting analyses, including cash flow and lifestyle analysis, identification of potential unreported income or hidden assets, and review of asset dissipation or fraudulent transfer indicators
• Prepare schedules, exhibits, workpapers, and draft report sections for review by senior team members
• Participate in selected client, counsel, and diligence meetings, as appropriate, and collaborate with team members to manage workstreams, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, well-organized work

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary time off policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level