Forensic & Valuation Consultant — Flexible Hours, Unlimited PTO

Dean-Dorton; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Unlimited PTO

Family leave

Retirement benefits

Telemedicine

Wellness program

Job summary

Dean Dorton in Kentucky is seeking a Forensic and Valuation Services Consultant to join our team. You will perform complex financial analyses, support expert reports, and mentor junior staff as you expand your forensic accounting and litigation support skills.

You will lead sections of engagements, translate findings for attorneys and clients, manage timelines, and contribute to process improvements while upholding our standards of integrity, confidentiality, and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred (or actively pursuing).
• 2–4 years of experience in public accounting, valuation, consulting, or forensic accounting.
• Strong technical foundation in valuation methods, financial modeling, and forensic analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with legal counsel, external auditors, or expert witnesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed business valuations for transaction, tax, financial reporting, and litigation purposes.
• Conduct forensic investigations involving allegations of fraud, economic damages, and financial misconduct.
• Analyze complex financial data, business operations, and tax filings to identify trends, risks, and key value drivers.
• Build and refine valuation and damages models using advanced Excel functions and financial modeling techniques.
• Assist in developing client deliverables, including expert reports, financial exhibits, and visual presentations.
• Conduct market, industry, and economic research using databases such as Capital IQ, PitchBook, and IBISWorld.
• Apply valuation methodologies (income, market, and asset-based approaches) and document underlying assumptions and rationale.
• Support expert witnesses and senior team members in preparing testimony and trial materials.

Skills

Valuation

Forensic accounting

Financial modeling

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Capital IQ

PitchBook

IBISWorld

Clio

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Dean Dorton in Kentucky is seeking a Forensic and Valuation Services Consultant to join our team. You will perform complex financial analyses, support expert reports, and mentor junior staff as you expand your forensic accounting and litigation support skills.

You will lead sections of engagements, translate findings for attorneys and clients, manage timelines, and contribute to process improvements while upholding our standards of integrity, confidentiality, and client service.