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

Stout • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $74,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by clarifying 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 for tax purposes across a wide range of industries and may include field inspections, client or management meetings, and preparation of valuation analyses and reports for senior review and client delivery. The Associate is also expected to use AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to support research, deliverable preparation, efficiency, and insight. The position requires travel and work authorization in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The estimated annual compensation range is $74,000 to $135,000, with anticipated eligibility to participate in 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, including the 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, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and accountability for work quality.
• Professional presence and ability to build productive relationships with clients, colleagues, and leadership.
• 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 supporting embedded intangible studies across industries for tax purposes.
• Conduct field inspections when required for valuation projects.
• Participate in client or management meetings and provide substantive input on valuation methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Prepare presentations, analysis packets, written narrative reports, and supporting analyses for review by senior professionals and delivery to clients.
• 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.
• Take responsibility for assigned analyses and deliverables, communicate progress and issues promptly, and meet deadlines.
• Evaluate data, research, assumptions, and valuation results using critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Work toward ASA accreditation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options.
• Ongoing training and mentorship.
• Employee resource groups and clear performance feedback.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discretionary time off policy.
• Anticipated eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

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