Senior Vice President, CFO Advisory

Stout • Houston, NY

22d • $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. Impact You'll Make: As a Senior Vice President in Stout’s CFO Advisory practice within our Accounting & Reporting Advisory group, you will lead the delivery of complex projects that support clients through transactions, transitions, and transformation. You'll take ownership of execution across a wide range of initiatives from transaction readiness and FP&A optimization to operating model design and M&A integration. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, involving oversight of workstreams such as performance visibility, liquidity management, interim leadership support, and process improvement. Vice Presidents ensure high-quality execution, and help clients build scalable, high-performing finance functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Accounting or Finance
• Big 4 or comparable experience required
• Familiarity with private equity firms, mid-market and up
• 10+ years of experience of audit and/or advisory experience
• Baseline knowledge of key business processes (record to report, source to pay, and order to cash)
• Entrepreneurial and client-service focused

Nice To Haves

• Experience with post-merger integration is a plus
• CPA Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform Finance and Accounting current-state assessments to establish a future-state vision and strategy
• Demonstrate understanding of Finance sub-functions (e.g., accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A)
• Review transaction documents, including purchase agreements and letters of interest, and communicate key implications to clients
• Identify integration opportunities for Buyer and Target across the operating model
• Apply baseline knowledge of key business processes: order to cash, source to pay, record to report, and plan to perform
• Interact with Finance-focused ERPs, including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, and Oracle
• Partner with clients ranging from early-stage to large publicly traded organizations in an industry-agnostic environment
• Support day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, including research and preparation of client deliverables
• Review complex contracts and conduct related technical accounting research
• Prepare accounting memoranda and policies
• Determine appropriate journal entries to record in systems of record
• Demonstrate ability to identify cross-sell opportunities with other Stout departments (Business Valuation, Financial Due Diligence, Investment Banking, etc.)
• Participate in business development and marketing activities, including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership
• Participate in market-facing activities to develop and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, and referral sources, principally consisting of public and private companies

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees