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Commercial Litigation Support Director

Elliott Davis

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Billing, Business Development, Career Development, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance), Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Economic Development, Economic Modeling, Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Marketing, Mentoring, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Sales Prospecting, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Webinar, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collectivegrowth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

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

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

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

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Company

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