About the role#
The Disputes, Claims, and Investigations group works on engagements within a litigation setting. You will gain experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, valuation, shareholder disputes, and intellectual property matters. You will also assist with employment disputes, the quantification of commercial damages, and complex insurance claims. This is a full-time, paid summer internship.
What you'll do#
- Create financial models.
- Analyze financial statements.
- Review and organize case documents.
- Perform data entry.
- Conduct industry and company research.
- Complete quality control checks.
- Support Analysts and Associates with various ad-hoc requests.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Previous internship or extracurricular experience related to the field.
- Strong analytical, technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now and in the future.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Cleveland, Ohio.
- The internship takes place during the Summer of 2027.
About Stout
Stout is a global advisory firm founded in 1991. The company provides services in corporate finance, valuation, accounting, and transaction advisory. It supports public corporations and privately held companies across multiple sectors. Based in Chicago, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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