Managing Director, Complex Accounting – Litigation

J.S. Held LLC

Managing Director for J.S. Held's Complex Accounting & Litigation team.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $400,000 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 Relationship Management and Business Development. Proven ability to lead teams, deliver high-quality services, and develop strategic insights for clients in the Financial Services and Insurance industries.

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Forensic AccountingLitigation ConsultingClient Relationship ManagementCertified Public AccountantBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

AuditingRegulatory InquiriesExpert Witness ServicesData VisualizationReport Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoring

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 Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit