Senior Vice President, Accounting Advisory

Stout•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$120,000 - $215,000

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. s a Senior Vice President in Stout’s Accounting & Reporting Advisory (ARA) practice, you will lead the delivery of complex technical accounting and financial reporting engagements that support clients through transactions, regulatory change, and organizational transformation. You will take ownership of guiding clients through high-judgment areas such as purchase accounting, revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidation, and financial statement preparation. This role is both strategic and hands-on, overseeing critical workstreams including technical accounting assessments, preparation of accounting memos and policies, audit-ready documentation, SEC reporting support, and the implementation of new standards. Senior Vice Presidents set the standard for quality execution, mentor and develop project teams, and serve as trusted advisors as clients build accurate, compliant, and scalable reporting environments.

Requirements

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting
10+ years of technical accounting and financial reporting experience
Minimum 5 years of client service experience (audit, advisory, consulting)
Demonstrated expertise in industries such as but not limited to: manufacturing, CPG, healthcare, and financial services
Broad knowledge of US GAAP, which may include: purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
Combination of audit and advisory experience
CPA Required

Nice To Haves

Post-acquisition transaction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with clients ranging from early stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry agnostic environment
Lead the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables
Review of complex contracts and the related technical accounting research
Preparation of accounting memoranda and policies
Determine appropriate journal entries and other operational accounting matters
Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures
Research on SEC filing requirements, and preparation of supporting accounting schedules and other audit support
Serve as a technical accounting subject-matter expert for the firm’s valuation practice, providing ad hoc research and support
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for clients including management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing and posting payroll, preparing and posting journal entries
Actively involved in business development including client pursuits and proposals
Identify areas to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments
Interact with finance-focused ERPs, e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle

Benefits

At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.
Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $120,000.00 - $215,000.00 Annual.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

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