Associate, Business Valuation Litigation - Valuation Advisory

Stout•Edison, NJ

About The Position

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients understand complex financial and valuation matters. As an Associate in the Business Valuation & Litigation Support Group, you will contribute to engagements involving disputes, transactions, and financial analysis across a wide range of industries, including family law and marital dissolution matters. You will work closely with senior team members to develop rigorous, well-supported analyses that may be used in mediation, arbitration, or trial. The role offers exposure to commercial litigation and marital dissolution matters involving closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and complex financial structures. You will also use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to support research, prepare deliverables, and improve efficiency and insight. The position offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program, competitive compensation, benefits and wellness options, ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, performance feedback, flexible work schedules, and discretionary time off. The role may be hybrid or remote depending on team and client needs. The estimated annual compensation range is $74,000 to $135,000, and the role is anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

2–5 years of relevant experience in business valuation, litigation support, forensic accounting, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Intermediate to advanced understanding of financial theory, economics, and accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and accountability for results.
Professional presence and ability to build relationships with clients, counsel, and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical and analytical skills with experience in valuation methodologies.
Experience in litigation support involving financial disputes, such as business valuation, forensic accounting, economic damages, fraud analysis, or family law.
Professional certifications such as ABV, CVA, CPA, CFA, or CFE.
Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform business and entity valuations using accepted methodologies, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches.
Support analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocations, and stock option valuations, including carried interest, deferred compensation, and other complex financial instruments in marital dissolution matters.
Assist in valuing closely held businesses, partnerships, and professional practices, including analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill.
Conduct income analysis, financial tracing, and separate versus marital or community property tracing assignments in litigation contexts.
Support forensic accounting work, including cash flow and lifestyle analysis, identification of unreported income or hidden assets, and investigation of asset dissipation or fraudulent transfers.
Help prepare written valuation reports and expert analyses for client presentations, settlement proceedings, and potential legal proceedings, including depositions and trial.
Participate in client interactions, including due diligence meetings, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce processes.
Conduct company, industry, and economic research to support valuation conclusions.
Collaborate with team members to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve efficiency and insight.