Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate, multi-jurisdictional investigations that encompass regulatory inquiries, compliance assessments, financial transactions, and support for litigation.

• Perform forensic accounting evaluations, which include fraud detection, damages assessment, and financial reconstruction.

• Assist in litigation and arbitration cases by preparing expert reports, providing testimony support, creating presentations, and developing data visualizations.

• Examine extensive datasets to uncover financial anomalies, trends, or risk signals.

• Act as a primary client liaison, ensuring outstanding service delivery and strategic insights.

• Formulate and execute go-to-market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Lead or participate in business development, proposal creation, presentations, and the identification of opportunities.

• Contribute to the growth of the practice through thought leadership, publications, and enhanced market visibility.

• Establish and nurture relationships with law firms, financial institutions, and corporate clients.

• Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client interactions.

• Guide and mentor junior staff by reviewing their work and supporting their professional growth.

• Oversee engagement teams, manage budgets, timelines, and ensure the quality of deliverables.

• Offer constructive feedback and foster a high-performance team culture.

• Travel as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in forensic accounting, investigations, disputes, or related consulting fields.

• Active CPA certification.

• Demonstrated leadership experience focused on team development and client service.

• Capability to lead and mentor junior staff, review their work, and facilitate their professional growth.

• Proficient in managing engagement teams, budgets, timelines, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in simplifying complex findings into clear, actionable insights.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Experience in navigating international jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks is preferred.

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) license or a willingness to obtain one is preferred.

• Prior experience with a Big 4 audit firm is highly desirable.

• Experience in the financial services sector is highly preferred.

• Ability to maintain a stationary position during work hours.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment that enables employees to work remotely when necessary.

• Flexible Time Off policy.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401k Match.

• Commuter Benefit.

• Discretionary performance-based bonuses linked to individual and firm performance.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the recruitment process.