Managing Director, Complex Accounting – Litigation

Accounting ManagerAccounting ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$200K - $400K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Managing Director, Complex Accounting – Litigation

J.S. Held LLC

• Lead, mentor, and grow junior team members on client work and business development. • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service. • Assist in internal knowledge sharing, training, and professional development initiatives. • Able to oversee and execute engagements in a wide array of disciplines including complex investigations involving regulatory inquiries, forensic accounting, litigation consulting and expert witness services. • Guide the development of client deliverables including reports, presentations, and data visualizations and testimony. • Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight. • Expand your book of business and contribute to the growth of the Complex Accounting & Litigation practice. • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders. • Build and maintain relationships with law firms, regulators, financial institutions, and corporate clients. • Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in relevant experience ranging from auditing, CFO, regulatory or standard setting, forensic accounting, litigation consulting, and expert witness services roles
  • Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.
  • Proven experience with a focus on executing on client delivery of high quality services and ability to work within and manage a team.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
  • Flexible Time Off policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Commuter Benefit

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