Manager, Complex Accounting & Litigation (Audit Experience Preferred)

J.S. Held, LLC

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Auditing, Budgeting, Business Development, Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Conferences, Consulting, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Data Visualization, Diversity, Financial Regulations, Financial Services, Financial Strategy, Financial Transactions, Financial Trend Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Fraud Investigation, Insurance, Leadership, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Market Entry Strategy, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Reviews, Proposal Development, Publications, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Management, Service Delivery, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Thought Leadership, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

Manager, Complex Accounting & Litigation (Audit Experience Preferred)J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations navigating high-stakes matters.The Complex Accounting & Litigation team is looking for an experienced manager to expand our investigative consulting services.LocationPrimarily aligned to our Reston, VA office; hybrid work environment offered.Job ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & Project OversightExecute complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations involving regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, financial transactions, and litigation support.Conduct forensic accounting analyses including fraud investigations, damages quantification, and financial reconstruction.Support litigation and arbitration matters, including expert report preparation, testimony support, presentations, and data visualizations.Analyze large datasets to identify financial irregularities, trends, or risk indicators.Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight.Develop and implement go‑to‑market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Lead or contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development, pitch participation, and opportunity identification.Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, publications, and market visibility.Build and maintain relationships with law firms, financial institutions, and corporate clients.Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.Leadership & Client Delivery7–10+ years of experience in forensic accounting, investigations, disputes, or related consulting environments with an active CPA license.Proven leadership experience focused on team development and client delivery.Lead and mentor junior professionals; review work product and professional development.Manage engagement teams, budgets, timelines, and deliverable quality.Provide constructive feedback and cultivate a high‑performance team culture.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear actionable insights.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Preferred QualificationsExperience working across international jurisdictions and regulatory environments.Certified Fraud Examiner or desire to obtain a CFE license.Big 4 audit experience highly preferred; financial services industry experience also highly preferred.Physical and Mental Job QualificationsMust be able to remain in a stationary position during the work shift.Ability to travel as needed.BenefitsFlexible work environment allowing remote work when needed.Flexible time‑off policy.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) match.Salary estimate: $120,000 – $140,000 (range depends on skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility).We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment.J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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