Managing Director, Complex Accounting, Litigation – Insurance Industry Expertise Required

J.S. Held LLC

Managing Director leading complex accounting and litigation engagements at J.S. Held.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in forensic accounting, litigation consulting, and regulatory inquiries, with a strong focus on client service and business development. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality reports and presentations.

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Forensic AccountingLitigation ConsultingCertified Public AccountantBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

AuditingRegulatory InquiriesExpert Witness ServicesData VisualizationReport Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public AccountantCFECFF

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceComplex AccountingClient ServiceHigh-Performance Culture

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
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

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
Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
Significant experience in the financial services and insurance industries
Prior audit experience
Additional relevant certifications including CFE, CFF, among others.

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