Analyst, Forensics and Compliance - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

Stout is dedicated to exceeding expectations and fostering a culture of excellence. The Analyst within Forensics & Compliance will support client engagements involving forensic accounting, compliance reviews, and complex financial investigations while collaborating with senior team members and contributing to high-stakes financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day engagement tasks under the guidance of senior team members
• Support technical accounting and financial analyses involving U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regulations
• Organize, validate, and analyze financial data, documents, and supporting materials
• Assist with profit and gain calculations, inability-to-pay analyses, and other financial assessments
• Review transactions and internal control documentation to support investigative work
• Help identify patterns, anomalies, and potential accounting irregularities
• Maintain documentation of procedures, assumptions, data sources, and findings
• Draft sections of reports, memoranda, presentations, and client-facing deliverables
• Collaborate with internal teams, legal counsel, and third-party professionals as needed
• Participate in training, coaching, and professional development opportunities

Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, forensic accounting, compliance, or litigation support (post-grad experience preferred)
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment including client site time in Washington D.C
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a Federal Government background investigation preferred
• CPA eligibility preferred
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and SEC regulations a plus
• Familiarity with Access, Alteryx, SQL, or Power BI a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
• Culture of inclusion and respect
• Invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance
• Anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan

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