VP, Business Valuation Litigation

Stout Groep • Atlanta, GA

2d • 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, Economics, or a related field.
• 4–8+ years of relevant experience in business valuation, litigation consulting, forensic accounting, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting complex financial disputes, including business valuation, economic damages, shareholder disputes, or forensic accounting analyses.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling and data analysis tools required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate and defend analytical conclusions in high-stakes environments.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills while managing multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Take initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and leaders while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence®.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to transaction-related advisory work, including fairness opinions, solvency analyses, or valuation for tax and estate planning purposes, is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or valuation credentials (e.g., ASA, ABV) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead the execution of business valuation and litigation support engagements, ensuring timely, high-quality, and defensible deliverables across a variety of dispute contexts.
• Perform and oversee valuation analyses of businesses, securities, and intangible assets in connection with shareholder disputes, transaction disputes, marital dissolution, probate matters, and broader commercial litigation.
• Develop and review complex financial models, including discounted cash flow analyses, capitalization of earnings, and market-based approaches, with a focus on supporting expert opinions.
• Analyze case materials—such as financial records, deposition testimony, expert reports, and legal filings—to identify key issues, risks, and value drivers.
• Support engagements involving fairness and solvency opinions, transaction-related disputes, and other high-stakes financial matters.
• Contribute to valuation advisory services for gift and estate planning, tax reporting, and transaction advisory purposes.
• Support and mentor Analysts and Associates, contributing to team development and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and delivery of insightful, value-driven solutions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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