Vice President, CFO Advisory

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 Vice President in Stout's CFO Advisory within the Accounting & Reporting Advisory group, you will drive the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects that guide clients through transactions, transitions, and enterprise-wide transformation. You will take accountability for leading and executing a broad portfolio of initiatives, including transaction readiness, FP&A optimization, operating model design, and M&A integration.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, overseeing critical workstreams such as performance visibility, liquidity management, interim leadership support, and end-to-end process enhancement. Vice Presidents set the standard for quality delivery, mentor and develop project teams, and serve as trusted advisors to clients as they build scalable, data-driven, and high-performing finance organizations.

What You'll Do:

• 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, with primary responsibility for 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 enter into systems of record

• 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

What You Bring:

• Bachelor or Master of Accounting or Finance  

• Big 4 or comparable experience required  

• 8 years of experience of audit and/or advisory experience 

• Experience with post-merger integration is a plus  

• CPA Preferred

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How You'll Thrive:

• Cultivate a positive, team-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and shared success

• Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting expectations

• Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work

• Build meaningful relationships and leverage strong interpersonal skills to create trust and drive outcomes.

• Communicate effectively and respond promptly, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholders

• Bring intellectual curiosity and a keen attention to detail to problem-solving and decision-making

• Apply advanced analytical and quantitative skills to uncover insights and drive data-informed strategies

• Leverage a deep understanding of the sell-side execution process to navigate complex transactions and achieve optimal results

Why Stout?
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.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. 

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $87, $195,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here -

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