Associate, Machinery & Equipment (Embedded Intangibles) – Valuation Advisory

Stout•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to complex valuation matters. The Associate works closely with senior team members to develop foundational valuation skills and contribute to well-supported analyses for engagements involving personal property, complex property, and special income-generating tangible assets. The role supports embedded intangible studies across a wide range of industries for tax purposes. The Associate conducts financial, industry, and technical analyses; performs field inspections when required; contributes to client or management meetings; and prepares presentations, analysis packets, written narrative reports, and supporting analyses for senior review and client delivery. The role also uses AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve efficiency and insight. The position requires travel ability and work toward ASA accreditation. Stout describes a comprehensive Total Rewards program, professional development support, flexible work schedules, and a discretionary time off policy. The stated 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 internship or professional experience.
Four-year degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
Ability to travel.
Foundational understanding of financial theory, economics, accounting principles, and financial statement analysis.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with general knowledge of or interest in machinery and equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and ability to build organized analyses and clearly document workpapers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize findings clearly and professionally.
High attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to feedback.
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality.
Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
Work toward ASA accreditation.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive financial, industry, and technical analyses to support embedded intangible studies across industries for tax purposes.
Perform field inspections when required as part of a valuation project.
Participate in client or management meetings, providing substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions.
Prepare presentations, analysis packets, written narrative reports, and supporting analyses for senior-level review and client delivery.
Use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve efficiency and insight.
Build professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership; seek to understand the assets and businesses being analyzed and apply feedback.
Take responsibility for assigned analyses and deliverables, communicate progress and issues promptly, and meet established deadlines.
Apply critical thinking and sound judgment when evaluating data, research, assumptions, and valuation results.
Manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to feedback while maintaining work quality.