Managing Director, Complex Accounting, Litigation – CPA Required

J.S. Held LLC

Managing Director for Complex Accounting & Litigation at J.S. Held advising on forensic accounting and litigation consulting.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $400,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic accountinglitigation consultingexpert witness servicesregulatory inquiriesauditingCFO experiencedata visualizationreport writingpresentation developmentgo-to-market strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationclient servicestrategic insightcommunicationorganizational skillstime managementrelationship buildingproblem solving

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant