Director

J.S. Held LLC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC in Miami seeks a Director to lead forensic engagements in matrimonial and family law, including business valuation, income analysis, and cash flow analysis.

You will manage engagements from initiation through expert testimony, mentor junior staff, and develop client relationships. The role requires 10+ years in forensic accounting, strong writing and communication skills, and CPA or other designations preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in forensic accounting or financial litigation consulting focused on matrimonial matters.
• Foundational experience testifying in matters.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience managing engagements and supervising junior staff.
• Exposure to expert witness work and family law proceedings.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills to translate financial findings for legal audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage forensic engagements in matrimonial litigation.
• Oversee day-to-day case workflow, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review work product for accuracy.
• Provide expert witness testimony and build client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Provide technical guidance and review work product for quality.
• Contribute to staff training and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Testifying experience

Analytical skills

Writing ability

Communication skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA

Master’s Degree

Tools

None

Job description

• Department: Economic Damages & Valuations

Company Description

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 providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.We have over 100 locations worldwide.We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

Job Description

This role is ideal for an experienced forensic professional ready to take on greater responsibility in case leadership, client relationships, and team development within a litigation consulting practice focused exclusively on matrimonial and family law matters. The Director will work closely with practice leadership while managing engagements from initiation through expert testimony or settlement.

Role is based in Miami, Florida - individuals must be commutable to Miami or open to relocation.Engagement Management

• Lead and manage forensic engagements in matrimonial litigation, including business valuation, income analysis, lifestyle analysis, tracing of separate vs. marital property, and cash flow analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day case workflow, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent matters.
• Prepare and review work product to ensure accuracy.
• Provide expert witness testimony and work closely with clients to build strong, lasting relationships.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff including analysts and associates.
• Provide technical guidance and review work product for quality and consistency.
• Contribute to staff training and professional development initiatives.

Technical Excellence

• Maintain current knowledge of developments in forensic accounting standards, family law, tax implications in divorce, and relevant case law.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in forensic accounting or financial litigation consulting, with meaningful focus on matrimonial or family law matters.
• Foundation of testifying experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience managing engagements and supervising junior staff.
• Exposure to expert witness work and family law proceedings required.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to translate complex financial findings for legal audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA highly preferred; CFF, CVA, CDFA or CFE designation strongly preferred or actively in progress.
• Master’s Degree.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Travel as needed.
• Prolongedperiodssitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset,experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.