Forensic Accounting Consultant (Litigation & Family Law)
About The Position
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 facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We are seeking an experienced Consultant to join our Economic Damages and Valuations team. This position works under the supervision of Senior Associates, Managers, and Directors and supports engagements related primarily to family law and other litigation matters. This is a unique opportunity for a highly driven candidate with strong analytical and organizational skills to work closely with testifying experts and leadership. The role involves analyzing complex financial information, preparing schedules and exhibits, reviewing discovery materials, and assisting in the preparation of materials used in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–5 years of relevant experience (family law, forensic accounting, litigation support, valuation, audit, or financial analysis)
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience analyzing financial statements, tax returns, and general ledger data
- Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and review large volumes of documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and shift priorities as needed
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Nice To Haves
- Experience in forensic accounting or family law environments
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Familiarity with CaseMap or similar litigation support tools
- Experience supporting expert testimony or litigation matters
Responsibilities
- Prepare equitable distribution charts through final column
- Review and reconcile cash activity from Date of Filing to present for bank, brokerage, and related accounts
- Prepare retirement plan analyses for defined contribution plans (401k, IRA, etc.)
- Analyze marital portions of pensions and defined benefit plans
- Prepare income analyses for W-2 employees
- Perform general ledger addbacks
- Assist with financial affidavits as directed
- Prepare document request lists, responses to RFPs, and mandatory disclosures
- Determine standard work to be performed based on case type
- Coordinate and review discovery using CaseMap, including relevancy assessments
- Assemble deposition and trial exhibits and prepare binders
- Draft standard interrogatories
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation as directed
- Review and clean up data entry and schedules prepared by junior staff
- Prepare needs analyses with appropriate support adjustments (temporary or final)
- Assist with hearing, deposition, mediation, and trial preparation
- Train and mentor junior staff as needed
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
