Manager, Corporate Recovery Services - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

Stout • Chicago, IL

22h • $87,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA or CA designation required.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in restructuring advisory, accounting advisory, financial audit, turnaround consulting, or related professional services environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading engagement workstreams and supervising junior professionals.
• Strong knowledge of bankruptcy and restructuring concepts, including U.S. bankruptcy proceedings, Plan of Reorganization accounting, and distressed-company financial analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and 13-week cash flow modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, depending on client and engagement requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852), purchase accounting (ASC 805), or related technical accounting matters preferred.
• Experience advising distressed companies, lenders, creditors, or other stakeholders through Chapter 11 or out-of-court restructurings preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CTP (Certified Turnaround Professional) or CIRA (Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor) are a plus.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex restructuring and insolvency engagements, helping clients stabilize operations and position for long-term success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management teams, lenders, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders throughout restructuring processes.
• Deliver high-quality financial analyses and technical accounting solutions related to bankruptcy, Fresh-Start accounting, and corporate reorganizations.
• Develop and mentor team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Support practice growth through business development, relationship management, and delivery of exceptional client service.
• Lead engagement workstreams across a variety of restructuring, insolvency, and turnaround engagements involving both middle-market and large multinational organizations.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with management teams, lenders, creditors, legal counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Direct the preparation and review of 13-week cash flow forecasts, liquidity analyses, distressed-company financial models, and other restructuring-related analyses.
• Lead Fresh-Start accounting (ASC 852) engagements, including planning, implementation, valuation coordination, systems readiness, and post-emergence validation.
• Participate in and support negotiations with lenders, secured creditors, and other stakeholders related to debt restructurings and claims resolution.
• Review technical accounting research, financial analyses, client deliverables, and court-related documentation to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Oversee the preparation of written reports, presentations, and other client-facing materials that communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Analysts and Senior Consultants through formal and informal training, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Represent Stout in client meetings, working sessions, creditor discussions, and court-related proceedings, as applicable.
• Contribute to practice development initiatives, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts across the Corporate Recovery Services team.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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