Senior Consultant - Economic Damages & Valuations
Company Description
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced forensic accounting professional to join our Economic Damages & Valuations team as a Senior Consultant, supporting engagements primarily focused on family law and matrimonial matters. This role works closely with testifying experts, directors, and practice leadership to analyze complex financial information, prepare reports and exhibits, and support all phases of litigation, including discovery, mediation, depositions, and trial.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional ready to take on increased responsibility in case leadership, client relationships, and team development. The role includes managing engagements from initiation through expert testimony or settlement within a fast-paced litigation consulting environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience in forensic accounting or family law, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform forensic accounting analyses in family law and matrimonial matters
Analyze personal and business financial records, including bank statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and QuickBooks files
Trace income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and identify potential hidden or dissipated assets
Prepare lifestyle analyses, income analyses, net worth analyses, and cash flow reconstructions
Assist in business valuation engagements
Prepare expert reports, schedules, exhibits, and other litigation support materials
Support directors in discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
Maintain organized workpapers and meet court and litigation deadlines
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of forensic accounting experience with substantial family law exposure
Experience supporting litigation and expert witness engagements
Strong understanding of:o Equitable distribution
o Income available for support
o Tracing separate vs. marital property
o Business owner compensation analysis
o Cash flow and lifestyle analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and financial analysis tools
Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred, including the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
CPA; CFF, CVA, CDFA or CFE designation strongly preferred or actively in progress.
Experience with business valuation engagements
Advanced proficiency in forensic accounting and litigation support methodologies
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Ability to review and analyze complex financial documentation with a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a litigation-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced setting
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits.
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.
Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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#HP-123
Job Location Type: Remote
Department: Economic Damages & Valuations
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced forensic accounting professional to join our Economic Damages & Valuations team as a Senior Consultant, supporting engagements primarily focused on family law and matrimonial matters. This role works closely with testifying experts, directors, and practice leadership to analyze complex financial information, prepare reports and exhibits, and support all phases of litigation, including discovery, mediation, depositions, and trial.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional ready to take on increased responsibility in case leadership, client relationships, and team development. The role includes managing engagements from initiation through expert testimony or settlement within a fast-paced litigation consulting environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience in forensic accounting or family law, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform forensic accounting analyses in family law and matrimonial matters
Analyze personal and business financial records, including bank statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and QuickBooks files
Trace income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and identify potential hidden or dissipated assets
Prepare lifestyle analyses, income analyses, net worth analyses, and cash flow reconstructions
Assist in business valuation engagements
Prepare expert reports, schedules, exhibits, and other litigation support materials
Support directors in discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
Maintain organized workpapers and meet court and litigation deadlines
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of forensic accounting experience with substantial family law exposure
Experience supporting litigation and expert witness engagements
Strong understanding of:o Equitable distribution
o Income available for support
o Tracing separate vs. marital property
o Business owner compensation analysis
o Cash flow and lifestyle analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and financial analysis tools
Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred, including the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
CPA; CFF, CVA, CDFA or CFE designation strongly preferred or actively in progress.
Experience with business valuation engagements
Advanced proficiency in forensic accounting and litigation support methodologies
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Ability to review and analyze complex financial documentation with a high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a litigation-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced setting
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefits.
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.
Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-SS1
#HP-123
Job Location Type: Remote
Department: Economic Damages & Valuations