Commercial Disputes and Investigations Advisory Director

Overview

The organization is seeking a Commercial Disputes Advisory Director to support high-profile litigation and investigations. This role focuses on assisting companies, law firms, government agencies, and fiduciaries with complex litigation matters, including litigation support services, consulting, expert testimony, and investigations.

The team combines forensic, accounting, financial, and investigative expertise to help clients resolve complex disputes and communicate findings effectively in both court and out-of-court settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of complex commercial litigation and disputes engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
• Lead engagement workstreams and supervise teams performing forensic accounting, financial analysis, investigations, and litigation support activities.
• Partner with Senior Directors, Principals and Managing Directors to develop engagement strategies, execute work plans, and address complex client issues.
• Conduct and oversee forensic analysis of financial records, tracing funds, identifying anomalies, and evaluating challenged transactions.
• Apply financial, accounting, and analytical expertise to assess complex questions of fact and damages.
• Conduct interviews and gather relevant evidence in support of investigations and litigation matters.
• Prepare and review reports, schedules, demonstratives, and other client deliverables for senior leadership review.
• Present findings and analyses to clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Support expert witness engagements through analysis, report preparation, and testimony preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to client satisfaction and engagement growth.
• Assist with proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership activities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior professionals while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant consulting, disputes, investigations, forensic accounting, or related professional experience, with demonstrated leadership in:
  • Managing complex engagement workstreams and client deliverables.
  • Developing project work plans, budgets, and execution strategies.
  • Leading teams and coordinating multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Solving complex business, financial, and investigative challenges.
  • Coaching and developing junior professionals.
  • Supporting client relationship management and business development efforts.
• At least 5 years of experience in disputes and investigations, with expertise in:
  • Litigation support and investigative engagements.
  • Financial and forensic investigations.
  • Economic damages and financial analysis.
  • Expert witness support and report preparation.
  • Working with companies, law firms, government agencies, and fiduciaries.
  • Presenting findings to clients and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFE, CFF, CFA, JD, CIRA, or similar professional credential preferred.
• Strong database, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed (typically less than 20%).
• Candidates may reside anywhere within the contiguous United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $200,000 - $270,000
• Actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel.
• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation program.
• Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off policy.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Wellness Program supporting employee total well-being, including free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of employees throughout the year.
• All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Location

• Country: United States of America
• Candidates may reside anywhere within the contiguous United States.
• Travel to client locations as needed (typically less than 20%).