Vice President, Economic Damages & Valuations

J.S. Held•San Francisco, CA

8d•$150,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? 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. Why Join Us J.S. Held has experienced rapid growth in recent years - and is projected to double in size over the next five years. We offer the opportunity to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment where you can drive real impact, shape your service line, and grow alongside a team of highly skilled and educated professionals. Join us to be part of a culture that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration, and where your contributions directly influence our clients and our continued success. The ideal candidate will bring established client relationships and a proven track record of generating revenue. This role is designed for professionals who can leverage their network to drive immediate impact and accelerate the growth of our practice. In addition to business development, you’ll enjoy high visibility across the organization, opportunities to shape strategy, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 10 years of work experience evaluating economic damages in business litigation matters, covering a broad spectrum of industries and situations. A strong background in financial statement analysis and expert report preparation is required. A Vice President will be responsible for helping lead day-to-day project management and client communications across multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree with strong quantitative bias (e.g. Business, Economics, Math, Finance or Accounting)
Relevant experience evaluating economic damages in business litigation cases (5 years minimum)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports.
Strong project management skills.
Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented.
Strong independent work ethic and leadership skills and qualities.
Exceptional communication skills to support and solve our client’s questions and requests.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (ex. CPA, ASA, CVA, ABV, CFA, etc.), or have demonstrated progress towards obtaining certifications.
Testimony experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Will lead complex business litigation engagements to evaluate economic damages, including planning the engagement, delegating tasks, and managing teams
Building client relationships and acting as a direct contact with current and prospective clients
Interacting with clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement
Providing insight and expertise on target industries, market, and competitor information
Managing damages analyses, including determining appropriate methodologies and building and reviewing financial models
Review and analyze reports of opposing damages experts
Taking on assignments as an expert witness when appropriate and providing expert witness testimony