Associate, Corporate Business Valuation - Valuation Advisory

Stout•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals produce sophisticated, supportable, and efficient valuations and serve as trusted advisors to corporate and private equity clients. We help organizations comply with internal and external financial and corporate tax reporting requirements by providing accurate and defensible valuations built on technical expertise and robust valuation processes to withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny. As one of the largest independent valuation practices in the country, we provide specialized experience across a broad spectrum of industries, asset classes, and geographies. Associates in Stout’s Corporate Valuation Advisory practice work on a variety of assignments, including the valuation of privately held and publicly traded operating companies and their assets. In addition, Associates contribute to various strategic initiatives supporting Stout’s expansion objectives. This professional will be responsible for the production of valuation analyses and reports, assisting senior management in servicing client relationships, and participating in training, recruiting, and other leadership initiatives to support professional development.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in business valuation.
Strong familiarity with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurement , ASC 805 – Business Combinations ; ASC 350/360 - Goodwill Impairment and Long-Lived Asset Testing ; and ASC 718 / IRC 409a stock-based compensation
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or another quantitative field is required
Strong knowledge of key financial models and valuation methodologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Relationship-focused with clients, peers, management, etc.
Excels in a team-oriented work environment with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Shows creativity in problem solving
Professional presence and detail-oriented
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in purchase price allocations, impairment testing and other financial reporting related assignments, and corporate tax valuations
Professional designations such as CFA, CPA, or ASA are preferred
Intermediate/advanced understanding of economics, financial theory and/or principles of accounting
Knowledge of S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and other research platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform enterprise and equity valuations using accepted methodologies, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches (e.g., comparable companies, merger and acquisition transactions)
Perform purchase price allocations for corporate transactions, including identification and valuation of intangible assets (customer relationships, trade names and trademarks, technology, etc.)
Prepare written valuation reports for client presentations and develop supporting workpapers and documentation for audit support
Develop client interaction and participate in due diligence meetings
Conduct and oversee company, industry, and economic research
Analyze general economic conditions and industry specific conditions and trends
Deliver comprehensive valuation services to address financial, tax, and regulatory needs