Director - Valuation & Litigagtion

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Director to lead a team of professionals within their Litigation Support and Valuation Advisory Services practice groups. In this role, you will oversee a variety of engagements, including business valuations and litigation support services related to commercial litigation, economic damage analysis, forensic investigations, shareholder disputes, and gift and estate tax planning. This is a 3-year project where the existing Partner will coach, mentor, and support you to become their successor, introducing you to their market relationships to help accelerate growth.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage current client relationships and centers of influence, while fostering new relationships to expand the practice group.
• Ensure timely and effective management of client and prospective client correspondence to meet or exceed deadlines and ensure satisfaction.
• Actively lead engagement management.
• Provide leadership and expertise to the team in analyzing data and preparing analyses, opinions, and valuation/expert reports.
• Offer valuable financial insight and clarity to clients throughout all stages of an engagement, from case theory and development to potential expert testimony.
• Supervise and delegate project assignments to appropriate team members effectively.
• Participate in recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining professional and support staff.
• Mentor and support staff in their career development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in a specialized field (accounting, economics, finance).
• Preferred to have at least one of the following designations: CPA, ASA, ABV, CVA, CFA.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience; previous 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.