Forensic Litigation Expert

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Litigation Expert who will lead our Forensics, Litigation, and Valuation Services team. This individual must possess extensive experience in Business Valuation and Litigation support, with a strong focus on Matrimonial Disputes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to partner effectively with local law offices to develop business locally. Additional cross-selling opportunities may arise from areas of expertise such as Business Valuation and Advisory Services.

This role will involve championing local initiatives while maintaining a global perspective.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with clients to provide insurance claim and litigation support, prepare damages calculations, and deliver forensic accounting and business valuation services for insurers, law firms, corporates, and other stakeholders.
• Report directly to the Principal and/or Director, participating in all project phases related to the valuation or forensic accounting assignment.
• Prepare, review, and critique complex business valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow and LBO modeling, discount rate computations, market comparator and precedent transaction benchmarking analyses.
• Contribute to post-M&A matters such as breach of warranty claims and completion accounts/earn-out disputes; shareholder disputes; and non-contentious matters for reporting or information purposes.
• Apply knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and IAS to determine Quality of Earnings adjustments for valuation purposes.
• Deliver comprehensive written reports for clients and in support of the named expert for litigation purposes.
• Provide exceptional client service in all client interactions and projects.
• Communicate effectively, both internally and to clients, including those at an executive level.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university in Accounting and Finance.
• Accreditation by one or more professional business valuation organizations and possession of one or more of the following credentials – CPA, CFA, ASA, CVA, ABV or additional credentials such as CFE, CFF, CBAA.
• A minimum of six years' public accounting or forensic consulting experience required. Candidates with a combination of industry/professional service experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with Capital IQ is beneficial.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, and solid Microsoft Suite skills are required.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely duty completion.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings.
• Relevant skills in project execution with hands-on experience in the full life cycle of a project.
• Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management and facilitation skills.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites as needed and ability to work beyond core business hours.

Benefits and Perks

• Baker Tilly offers a wide range of Disconnect Days to rest and recharge.
• A hybrid working environment allows for flexibility and work-life balance.
• A dynamic workplace with benefits and rewards centered around employees' needs.
• An opportunity to grow your career into what you want it to be.

You will excel in this role if:

• You seek a new challenge, crave variety where no day is the same, and feel your skills and experience can be better utilized.
• You maintain excellent client relationships by delivering the highest level of client service.
• You are a team player with strong communication skills and desire to work collaboratively with others to meet client needs.
• You are naturally curious, able to spot the unusual, and have a tenacity to discover the cause.
• You have a willingness to look at detail without missing or losing the 'big picture.'
• You have a readiness to accept that everything one does might be challenged and have the confidence and resilience to handle these challenges, as well as the pressure of deadlines.
• You have proven industry experience outside traditional accounting i.e., energy, mining, or construction sectors.
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow.

Locations

USA IL Chicago 205 N Michigan Ave; USA PA Philadelphia; USA NY New York; USA MA Tewksbury; USA CA Irvine

Type: Full time

Estimated Salary Range

$111,170 - $240,580

Salary : $111,170 - $240,580