Director, Forensic & Dispute Advisory — Lead & Grow

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Chicago, IL, seeks a seasoned Director to lead forensic accounting, economic damages, and litigation support engagements from strategy through delivery. You will guide client engagements, mentor teams, expand relationships, and help scale the practice as demand grows, while providing expert witness testimony as needed.

You bring 10+ years in forensic/audit, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and a proven ability to manage complex client assignments in deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/CFF/CFE preferred.
• 10+ years of forensic/audit experience including expert witness work.
• Proven ability to lead engagements and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic accounting, economic damages, and litigation support engagements from strategy through delivery.
• Manage multiple client relationships and clearly present results and work product.
• Mentor teams, drive practice growth, and contribute to scalable operating models.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA / CFF / CFE

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

AI/BI systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Chicago, IL, seeks a seasoned Director to lead forensic accounting, economic damages, and litigation support engagements from strategy through delivery. You will guide client engagements, mentor teams, expand relationships, and help scale the practice as demand grows, while providing expert witness testimony as needed.

You bring 10+ years in forensic/audit, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and a proven ability to manage complex client assignments in deadline-driven