Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services Director

Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC

Boston, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Legal

Full Time

Job Description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

To support the continued growth of our Forensic & Dispute Advisory Services practice, we are seeking a Director capable of effectively handling multiple client relationships while leading a team of professionals to deliver successful forensic accounting and economic damages engagement outcomes to clients across a wide array of industries. As a recognized leader within our team, you will be expected to positively contribute to our established culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and trust while providing an appropriate level of project supervision to ensure deadlines are met through the timely review of deliverables. A key aspect of this role is the opportunity and need to effectively transfer knowledge and expertise throughout the broader team, modeling a passion for excellence and mentoring junior associates to support their overall development and growth goals. This role will provide hybrid flexibility to candidates within proximity to multiple offices throughout our footprint with possible remote consideration for the right resource.

As a Director, you will model a detailed-oriented, analytical approach to the completion and/or review of deliverable activities including:

Preparation of discovery (document) requests to obtain relevant information
Complex analysis of financial data including tax returns, financial statements, general ledgers, etc.
Identification of relevant facts to assist client and counsel as set forth in information including; complaints/petitions, deposition transcripts, contracts, agreements, etc.
Develop approach to calculating and refuting damages, and the preparation and review of economic damages calculations in litigation matters
Critique of opposing experts’ reports and associated damages calculations in connection with litigation matters
Expert witness testimony
Manage client relationships and communicate results and work product as appropriate
Engage in business development through management and expansion of established and new client relationships

What you bring to the role:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other relevant business discipline
Advanced degree or professional certification, such as CPA, CFE, CFF and/or CVA
Demonstrated experience providing expert witness testimony/or prior audit experience a plus (Big 4/Tier II accounting firms preferred)
Minimum 10+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or corporate industry accounting role
Possess a proven track record of business development including established clients
Demonstrated mastery of key Microsoft software – Excel, Word and Outlook is required; practical knowledge of Tableau or other industry standard data analytics and data visualization tools a plus
Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines and successfully multi-task while working independently and/or effectively managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Capability to work in and successfully adapt to changes in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy while navigating ambiguous and complex client assignments leveraging superior analytical skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed, expected <25%

What we offer you:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is $171,800 to $300,500. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days.

Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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