Forensic & Valuation Lead: Data-Driven Analysis & Advisory

Dean-Dorton; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Unlimited PTO

Paid family leave

Retirement benefits with employer 1:1匹

Job summary

Dean Dorton is seeking a Forensic Valuation Services (FVS) Consultant to play a key role in client engagements, performing complex financial analyses and supporting expert testimony and advisory work. You will lead defined sections of engagements, interpret financial data, and help develop expert reports and courtroom exhibits while mentoring Associates and managing portions of projects.

This role offers opportunities to expand expertise in forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is required.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Forensic accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Capital IQ

PitchBook

IBISWorld

Clio

Power BI

Tableau

Smartsheet

Job description

Dean Dorton is seeking a Forensic Valuation Services (FVS) Consultant to play a key role in client engagements, performing complex financial analyses and supporting expert testimony and advisory work. You will lead defined sections of engagements, interpret financial data, and help develop expert reports and courtroom exhibits while mentoring Associates and managing portions of projects.

This role offers opportunities to expand expertise in forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation