Director, Litigation and Dispute Resolution l Economics

FTI Consulting, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is looking for a Director of Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Toronto. This role demands strong analytical and valuation skills to support clients facing legal disputes. Responsibilities include supervising valuation projects, delivering high-quality analyses, and managing client engagements. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in finance or accounting, and strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation

Full benefits including medical and dental

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ of relevant full‑time work experience in finance, accounting, valuation or business analyst experience.
• Deep experience in business valuation, ownership interest, and intangible assets.
• Experience drafting expert reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform day‑to‑day activities in valuation consulting projects.
• Manage client engagement during the entire lifecycle.
• Deliver high‑quality analytical products within established timeframes.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Technical accounting skills

Strong problem-solving

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Director, Litigation and Dispute Resolution l Economics

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

The role provides analytical and strategic support to expert testifiers, counsel and clients in litigation and other disputes in antitrust, intellectual property, international arbitration, and other areas. The Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice helps clients, who are facing legal disputes, protect enterprise value by quantifying damages and providing expert testimony in a range of dispute situations : antitrust claims, intellectual property, lost profits, valuations, breach of contract, purchase price disagreements, shareholder disputes, and business interruption. In addition, the practice conducts business valuation engagements in non‑litigious environments.

The Director will assist team leaders in leadership and advisory services in the context of fast‑moving litigation and alternate dispute resolution matters across a wide range of industries. Responsibilities include providing financial statement and valuation analysis, industry and economic research and critical assistance on specific valuation related projects.

What You’ll Do

Supervise and perform day‑to‑day activities in support of valuation consulting projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in the engagement.

Manage client engagement through entire lifecycle, including client communications, all analysis and drafting of expert reports or other client deliverables. Manage employees in various offices to execute and deliver all work. Work closely with senior management.

Perform technical, industry, and company research utilizing economic, financial, statistical and data science tools, other online tools and publicly available information including economic and financial data sets; develop work plans and execute relevant valuation analyses to assess complex economic and financial questions; assist in preparing reports and schedules summarizing findings that will be delivered to clients and other parties.

Apply accounting, financial, valuation, economic, statistical and other analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines, such as detailed reviews of financial statements and underlying accounting records, preparation of complex cash flow projections and valuation models, and perform in‑depth industry and economic research.

Supervise more junior team members’ analyses.

Maintain detailed working paper records reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks.

Deliver a high‑quality product within established timeframes and budgets.

Prepare written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and / or results of activities. Prepare presentations and quantitative exhibits for third parties on the project scope and findings.

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.

How You’ll Grow

Our practice provides the opportunity for a motivated professional to work in a leveraged, team‑based model of diversely skilled, intelligent, and successful individuals. Team members regularly exceed expectations and are recognized accordingly through promotion, compensation, public recognition and positive feedback. You will have the opportunity to change business models and the chance to make a real impact.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent field.
• 5+ years’ of relevant full‑time work experience in finance, accounting, valuation or business analyst experience.
• Deep experience in business valuation and the valuation of businesses, ownership interest, intangible assets, and other discrete assets and liabilities.
• Strong valuation‑based analytical modeling, technical accounting, cash flow modeling and finance skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full‑time basis; FTI Consulting will not sponsor applicants work visas.
• Located in Toronto and travel to FTI offices and client(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited in business valuation, such as CBV, ABV, or ASA.
• CPA, CVA, CBA, CFA, or other professional designation.
• Advanced analytical and issue resolution intelligence, problem solving is essential.
• Experience drafting expert reports.
• Well‑developed aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Ability to work independently in fast‑paced, multi‑tasked environment.
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline‑driven situations.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever‑changing environment to meet client needs.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously while managing time and budget.
• Prior experience managing teams and developing others.
• Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced skills in Excel.
• Proficient use and analysis of computer models and development of dynamic spreadsheet applications.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

Employee Status

Regular

Company Benefits

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched RRSP plan

Potential for flexible work arrangements

• Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
• Family care benefits, including backup child / elder care
• Employee wellness platform
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
• Professional development and certification programs
• Free in‑office snacks and drinks
• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
• Upscale offices close to public transportation