Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services - Director

Whitley Penn•Austin, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for a Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services (FLVS) Director to join our team. Our FLVS team offers a full range of litigation support services related to financial matters as well as forensic and valuation services outside of a litigation context. We're looking for a Director to join our family law group, specializing in helping attorneys and their clients understand and resolve the complex financial issues related to marital property and divorce-related financial issues. How We Work Whitley Penn has become one of the region's most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job. How Will You Make an Impact? Direct forensic accounting, litigation support and valuation engagements, primarily related to marital property and divorce-related financial issues, as well as other investigations and valuations that cover business and intangible asset valuations prepared for business planning, tax, financial reporting, and litigation-related purposes. Identify issues, communicate with Managing Directors on the direction of the case, and make strategic recommendations, exercising strong analytical skills for details and risk. Deliver complete reports to the Managing Director for review as if it is going to the attorneys/clients and should be accompanied by relevant supporting documents. Prepare the testifying expert for depositions and trials, ensuring the file is well-organized and all work papers and important documents are compiled in a binder for a quick and easy review by the testifying expert. Work closely with the testifying expert in developing an outline for testimony and demonstrative exhibits for trial. Initiate business development activities and developing an internal and external circle of influence; participate in networking events, marketing events, and training. Lead departmental training for associate level professionals and fostering a learning environment of continuous improvement. Review the work of Associates and provide feedback for corrections and changes, if needed. Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted, consolidation of information, etc.), spell check and foot and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis. Ensure staff's work is completed in timely manner. Assist in recruiting, developing training material, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance culminating into a leadership role including management experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Broad background and knowledge in litigation support /expert services.
Proficiency in use of technology and accounting programs including MS Office.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Project Management skills.
Desire skills to manage and lead teams.
Ethics and compliance.
Problem solving.
Financial standards, models, and tools.
Interest in continually learning and gaining knowledge.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a related field or a CPA license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct forensic accounting, litigation support and valuation engagements, primarily related to marital property and divorce-related financial issues, as well as other investigations and valuations that cover business and intangible asset valuations prepared for business planning, tax, financial reporting, and litigation-related purposes.
Identify issues, communicate with Managing Directors on the direction of the case, and make strategic recommendations, exercising strong analytical skills for details and risk.
Deliver complete reports to the Managing Director for review as if it is going to the attorneys/clients and should be accompanied by relevant supporting documents.
Prepare the testifying expert for depositions and trials, ensuring the file is well-organized and all work papers and important documents are compiled in a binder for a quick and easy review by the testifying expert. Work closely with the testifying expert in developing an outline for testimony and demonstrative exhibits for trial.
Initiate business development activities and developing an internal and external circle of influence; participate in networking events, marketing events, and training.
Lead departmental training for associate level professionals and fostering a learning environment of continuous improvement.
Review the work of Associates and provide feedback for corrections and changes, if needed.
Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted, consolidation of information, etc.), spell check and foot and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis. Ensure staff's work is completed in timely manner.
Assist in recruiting, developing training material, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.