ROLE SUMMARYThe Senior Associate supports disputes and advisory engagements, including litigation support, economic damages (lost profits and breach of contract), valuation, and financial analysis, with exposure to restructuring, turnaround, and due diligence matters. This is a billable role on the Client Services team, working closely with Partners and engagement leaders to deliver accurate, well-supported analysis to clients and counsel.
Operating at a Senior Associate level, this role owns analyses and workstreams, prepares work product for senior team members and testifying experts, and supervises and reviews analyst work while managing multiple matters simultaneously. This role requires sound judgment and strong technical skills.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESDisputes & Litigation Support - Build economic damages models, including lost profits, breach of contract, and diminution in value analyses
- Analyze financial records, contracts, and discovery documents to identify and support key findings
- Support expert reports, rebuttal analyses, and deposition and trial preparation for testifying experts
- Prepare clear, accurate exhibits and schedules supporting expert reports and client deliverables
- Document workpapers to a standard that withstands opposing expert and court scrutiny
- Research industry, market, and economic data to support damages and valuation conclusions
Valuation & Advisory - Support business valuations and financial analyses in connection with disputes and transactions
- Provide due diligence support, including quality of earnings-type analysis and financial statement review
- Assist on corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, and turnaround engagements, including cash flow forecasts and liquidity analysis
- Review and supervise analyst work, providing guidance to ensure accuracy and quality of work product
- Communicate findings clearly to engagement leaders, clients, and counsel
- Manage deadlines and priorities across multiple concurrent matters
QUALIFICATIONS / IDEAL CANDIDATE- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- CPA strongly preferred
- Prior experience in disputes / litigation support preferred
- Prior experience in advisory services preferred, including corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, turnaround consulting, due diligence support, valuation, and litigation support preferred
- Familiarity with matters involving lost profits, valuation, and economic damages associated with breach of contract matters
- Prior audit experience a plus
- CFF/MAFF, ABV, or CVA certifications a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- In-office position, 5 days a week in Birmingham, Michigan
Core Competencies:- Economic Damages & Lost Profits Analysis
- Valuation & Financial Modeling
- Litigation Support & Expert Report Preparation
- Forensic Review of Financial Records & Contracts
- Restructuring, Turnaround & Due Diligence Analysis
- Work Product Review & Analyst Supervision
- Professional Judgment, Accuracy & Confidentiality
OUR BENEFITSOur benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Excellent salary and bonus plans
- Competitive benefits package
- Company 401K plan
- Company profit-sharing plan
