Managing Director, Complex Accounting & Litigation

J.S. Helds Complex Accounting & Litigation team is seeking a seasoned and entrepreneurial Managing Director to expand our forensic accounting and litigation consulting services. This is a senior leadership role for a professional with deep experience in audit forensic accounting and/or complex investigations and litigation paired with a strong track record of working with high-performing teams developing people and helping to grow a book of business.

As a Managing Director you will play a role in shaping the strategic direction of the practice leading high-impact engagements mentoring talent and cultivating long-term client relationships across industries and geographies.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Work with other senior leaders to mentor and grow a team of investigative professionals.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance culture focused on quality innovation and client service.
• Support internal knowledge sharing training and professional development initiatives.

Client Engagement & Project Oversight

• Oversee and execute complex forensic accounting investigations and expert witness engagements.
• Guide the development of client deliverables including reports presentations and data visualizations.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight.

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Expand your book of business and contribute to the growth of the Complex Accounting & Litigation Practice.
• Work with other leaders to develop and implement go-to-market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with law firms financial institutions and corporate clients.
• Represent J.S. Held at industry events conferences and client engagements.

Qualifications :

• 10 years of experience in investigative consulting audit or forensic advisory roles.
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on team development and client delivery.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during work shift.
• Ability to travel as needed.

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 teams needs.

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

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $200000 - $300000. 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.

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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 . 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time