What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Forensics & Litigation Services position at Forvis Mazars US?
Description & Requirements
How you will contribute:
How you will contribute:
- Reviewing work papers, expert reports, and other communications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm and professional standards and applicable judicial requirements
- Being responsible for all phases of the engagement, including scoping, budgeting, and execution of project deliverables, communications with the project team and client, staffing requirements, job planning, and scheduling
- Managing the relationship with client contacts and project team members to facilitate project fulfillment
- Exercising independent thinking skills by making engagement-related decisions, including dynamic problem-solving, strategy, etc.
- Using your proven ability to drive and support go-to-market activities and manage a book of business that provides excellent and relevant services to the market
- Growing client base through new business development activities such as speaking engagements, attending networking events, tradeshows, and industry meetings; educating clients and prospective clients on the breadth of services Forvis Mazars currently offers
- Contribute to our positive, team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships sharing information, and accepting and providing constructive feedback
- Recruiting, training, developing, and leading professionals
- Leading multiple project teams as well as managing the performance and promotion of staff
- The ability to work independently and with team members located throughout various offices
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent writing skills for the preparation of client reports
- The ability to propose innovative and alternative ideas
- The willingness to adapt to urgent situations
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field from an accredited college/university
- 10 years or more of experience in forensic & litigation services
- One or more of the following professional business credentials: CPA, CFA, ABV, ASA, MAFF, CFE, AVA, or CFF
- Ability to travel as needed to serve clients
- CPA, CFE or CFF
- Prior public accounting experience
- Expert testimony in legal cases involving financial disputes, fraud investigations, business valuations and other accounting matters
