Vice President, Business Valuation - Valuation Advisory

Stout•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Stout’s Valuation Advisory professionals help clients gain confidence by bringing clarity to the most complex valuation matters. As one of the largest independent valuation practices in the country, we provide specialized experience across a broad spectrum of industries, asset classes and geographies. Vice Presidents will work on a variety of assignments, including the valuation of private debt and equity portfolios, complex securities and various strategic initiatives supporting Stout’s expansion objectives. This professional will manage a team of professionals responsible for production of valuation analysis and servicing client relationships.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, financial engineering, mathematics, or another quantitative field is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in business valuation.
Strong knowledge of key financial models and valuation methodologies.
Proficient in valuation approaches related to private debt, equity, asset-based finance, and other complex financial instruments.
Intermediate/advanced understanding of economics, financial theory, and/or principles of accounting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Relationship-focused with clients, peers, and management.
Excels in a team-oriented work environment with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Shows creativity in problem solving.
Professional presence and detail-oriented.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in purchase price allocations, impairment testing and other financial reporting related assignments, estate and gift tax valuation, transaction opinions, and corporate tax valuations.
Professional designations such as CFA, ASA, CPA, or CEIV are preferred.
Knowledge of Python and/or Tableau / Power BI is a plus.
Familiarity with or interest in using AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, research, and analysis (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

Perform corporate, fund, and asset valuations, including analysis of discounted cash flows, capitalization of earnings, comparable companies, merger and acquisition transactions, purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, stock option analysis, and illiquid debt investments.
Lead the preparation and review of valuation reports and presentation materials.
Develop client interaction and participate in due diligence meetings.
Provide valuation services for management planning and strategy.
Conduct and oversee company, industry, and economic research.
Analyze general economic conditions and industry-specific conditions and trends.
Participate in the hiring and training of interns, analysts, and associates.
Deliver comprehensive valuation services to address financial, tax, and regulatory needs for investment funds and individual companies.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance research, streamline deliverable preparation, and improve overall efficiency and insight.
Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members, providing ongoing guidance, constructive feedback, and development opportunities to support their professional growth and success.