Sr. Associate - Litigation & Restructuring

Province•Birmingham, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate supports disputes and advisory engagements, including litigation support, economic damages (lost profits and breach of contract), valuation, and financial analysis, with exposure to restructuring, turnaround, and due diligence matters. This is a billable Client Services role working closely with Partners and engagement leaders to deliver accurate, well-supported analysis to clients and counsel. At the Senior Associate level, the role owns analyses and workstreams, prepares work product for senior team members and testifying experts, and supervises and reviews analyst work while managing multiple matters simultaneously. The position requires sound judgment and strong technical skills. It is an in-office position five days a week in Birmingham, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Familiarity with matters involving lost profits, valuation, and economic damages associated with breach of contract matters.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.
Prior experience in disputes or litigation support preferred.
Prior experience in advisory services preferred, including corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, turnaround consulting, due diligence support, valuation, and litigation support.
Prior audit experience is a plus.
CFF/MAFF, ABV, or CVA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Build economic damages models, including lost profits, breach of contract, and diminution in value analyses.
Analyze financial records, contracts, and discovery documents to identify and support key findings.
Support expert reports, rebuttal analyses, and deposition and trial preparation for testifying experts.
Prepare clear, accurate exhibits and schedules supporting expert reports and client deliverables.
Document workpapers to a standard that withstands opposing expert and court scrutiny.
Research industry, market, and economic data to support damages and valuation conclusions.
Support business valuations and financial analyses in connection with disputes and transactions.
Provide due diligence support, including quality of earnings-type analysis and financial statement review.
Assist on corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, and turnaround engagements, including cash flow forecasts and liquidity analysis.
Review and supervise analyst work, providing guidance to ensure accuracy and quality of work product.
Communicate findings clearly to engagement leaders, clients, and counsel.
Manage deadlines and priorities across multiple concurrent matters.