Analyst, Corporate Recovery Services - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

Stout • Chicago, IL

22h • $60,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Stout's Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency team is hiring an Analyst, Corporate Recovery Services to advise distressed companies, lenders, and creditors through some of the most complex financial situations a business can face. Our professionals are embedded with clients during bankruptcy proceedings, debt restructurings, and turnaround situations — bringing deep technical accounting expertise and operational credibility to drive meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in financial audit, accounting advisory, or financial reporting
• CPA / CA certification, or meaningful progress toward completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Ability to travel up to 10%, depending on client and engagement requirements
• Expertise building cash flow forecasts, liquidity models, and distressed-company analyses using Excel and/or SQL.
• Ability to surface insights that drive restructuring decisions.
• Skilled at engaging lenders, creditors, and legal counsel during complex negotiations.
• Able to represent clients effectively in high-stakes, time-sensitive restructuring environments.
• Familiarity with U.S. bankruptcy codes, Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852), Plan of Reorganization processes, and the operational demands of pre- and post-emergence entities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852) or purchase accounting (ASC 805)
• Working knowledge of the U.S. bankruptcy process and restructuring lifecycle
• Advanced financial modeling skills; experience with SQL or data analytics tools a plus
• CTP (Certified Turnaround Professional) or CIRA (Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor)
• Experience advising distressed companies, lenders, or creditors' committees
• Strong problem-solving instincts; track record of navigating complex, ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

• Advise distressed companies, lenders, and creditor committees navigating bankruptcy or out-of-court restructuring proceedings
• Audit and analyze financial statements; assess the viability of individual business units under various restructuring scenarios
• Build and maintain cash flow forecasts, liquidity models, and 13-week cash models during active crisis situations
• Support Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852) implementation — from planning and systems readiness through validation
• Negotiate with lenders, secured creditors, and other stakeholders to restructure debt and resolve claims
• Conduct technical accounting research and produce clear, accurate client-ready deliverables
• Engage directly with senior client management and external advisors in meetings, working sessions, and court proceedings
• Manage components of multiple concurrent engagements; train and support junior team members as applicable
• Expand professional expertise through formal training, mentorship, and daily client interaction

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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