The Elliott Group

Commercial Litigation Support Director

The Elliott Group$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience with leadership track record
  • Certifications such as CPA, CFF, ABV, ASA, CVA, MAFF (CPA preferred)
  • Experience as a testifying expert or expert witness is preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of forensic accounting and litigation support methodologies
  • Strong financial analysis and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in networking

Responsibilities

  • Manage forensic accounting and litigation support engagements
  • Lead development of case strategies and manage client expectations
  • Expand business relationships and referral sources
  • Engage in marketing efforts including webinars and presentations
  • Act as primary contact with clients and manage project billing
  • Coach and mentor team members on meeting client needs
  • Prepare economic damages models and reports to support conclusions
  • Assist in deposition and trial preparations and participate in these settings
  • Adhere to high professional standards and maintain client confidentiality

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and firm holidays, including a week between Christmas and New Year's
  • Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance
  • 16 weeks of paid maternity/adoption leave and additional parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health counseling
  • One-on-one professional coaching and support
  • Leadership and career development programs
  • Access to unique personal and professional development experiences through Beyond program
Full Job Description

Our Forensic Valuation & Litigation Support (FVLS) team is seeking a market-versatile Director to provide strategic leadership on complex forensic accounting and commercial litigation support engagements. This key leader will drive practice growth by fostering high-value referral sources and cultivating new professional relationships, bringing a sophisticated network and a portable book of business commensurate with senior-level development goals. With experience as-or the desire to become-a testifying expert, the Director will oversee high-stakes projects and mentor staff, utilizing their expertise in economic damages modeling and trial preparation to deliver exceptional client service and accelerate the strategic expansion of our FVLS practice.

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Responsibilities
• Manage forensic accounting and commercial litigation support engagements
• Takes a lead role in developing case strategy, meeting client expectations and managing multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Has a proven track record of developing business and referral sources.
• Participates in developing business from existing and prospective clients by expanding relationships and referral sources.
• Participate in marketing and business development efforts including webinars, presentations, and events.
• Act as key point of contact with client.
• Handle billing and other project management tasks.
• Coaching, advising, and directing team members in managing and meeting client expectations.
• Prepare and/or oversee development of economic damages models and reports to ensure analysis adequately supports conclusions reached.
• Participate in deposition and trial settings, including assisting with preparations leading up to depositions and trials.
• Demonstrate an understanding of forensic and litigation support standards and methodologies.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 7 - 10 years of direct experience, with a proven track record of leadership
• One or more certifications: CPA, CFF, ABV, ASA, CVA, MAFF; CPA Preferred
• Commercial litigation testifying experience preferred, or previously engaged as an expert witness
• Extensive knowledge of commercial litigation and forensic accounting methodologies and fraud detection techniques.
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and active participation in networking
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects

Supervisory Responsibility
Yes


We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.

About The Elliott Group

The Elliott Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of turbomachinery products for the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation industries. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. The Elliott Group offers a wide range of products and services, including centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, and control systems. The company has a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, and is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services.
Learn more about The Elliott Group
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1895

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