Analyst, Forensics and Compliance - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

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.

As an Analyst within Forensics & Compliance practice, you will support client engagements involving forensic accounting, compliance reviews, and complex financial investigations.  Working closely with senior team members, you will help analyze financial information, organize data, and prepare client-ready work product in high stakes environments.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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)
• CPA eligibility preferred
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP, familiarity with IFRS and SEC regulations a plus
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Access, Alteryx, SQL, or Power BI a plus
• 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

How You’ll Thrive:

• Bring curiosity and initiative to complex financial and investigative matters
• Communication clearly and professionally with team members and stakeholders
• Ask thoughtful questions and seek feedback to strengthen your technical skills
• Adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in dynamic engagement environments
• Manage tasks carefully while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Deliver Relentless Excellence® through quality work, collaboration, and continuous learning

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.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

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.