Director, Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services

Director - Business Valuation, Litigation Support and Forensic Investigation

Job Description:

The Director leads a dynamic team of professionals within our Litigation Support and Valuation Advisory Services practice groups. The Director will lead a variety of engagement types including, but not limited to, business valuations and litigation support services in connection with commercial litigation, matrimonial litigation, economic damage analysis, forensic investigations, shareholder disputes, gift and estate tax planning, as well as GAAP and tax-related mergers and acquisitions support. Responsibilities and expectations of the Director include but are not limited to:

• Effectively service current client relationships and centers of influence and foster new relationships to maintain and grow the practice group.
• Timely and effective management of client and prospective client correspondence to manage expectations, achieve or exceed deadlines to ensure satisfaction.
• Actively lead engagement management.
• Provide thought leadership and expertise to the team when analyzing data and preparing analyses, opinions and valuation / expert reports.
• Provide valuable financial insight and clarity to clients during all stages of an engagement, from case theory and development through potential expert testimony.
• Effectively supervise and delegate project assignments to the appropriate team members.
• Involved in recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining professional and support staff.
• Responsible for staff mentoring and career development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent practice and engagement management skills with proven success leading a variety of litigations support and valuation advisory engagements.
• Advanced understanding of economics, financial theory and principles of accounting.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within the team.
• The ability to work independently, multi-task and proactively communicate.
• Possesses high standards of work output, delivers on commitments, and takes initiative.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to take ownership of projects producing high quality work product.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products and focus on using technology to improve quality and efficiency.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in a specialized field required (accounting, economics, finance).
• Preferred to have at least one of following designations: CPA, ASA, ABV, CVA, CFA, CFE, CFF.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience; previous related industry and consulting experience highly preferred; a minimum of eight (8) years of supervisory responsibilities highly preferred.
• Expert witness experience related to commercial litigation, matrimonial litigation, and/or forensic investigations required; testimony experience is required.