Litigation & Valuation Director - Forensic Economics

Elevate; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Firm Holidays

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Job summary

Elevate LLC, a next-generation professional services platform, seeks an experienced Litigation and Business Valuation Manager/Director in Clark, NJ to lead engagements involving business valuation, economic damages, and litigation support.

You will work with attorneys, business owners, and expert witnesses, guide valuation methodologies, review financial statements, manage engagements, and mentor junior staff while helping grow Elevate's forensic and valuation practice.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional credential (JD, CPA, ABV, CFF, ASA, or CVA).
• 7+ years of experience in business valuation, forensic accounting, or litigation support at a public accounting or valuation advisory firm.
• Strong technical writing with ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage business valuation engagements for litigation, shareholder disputes, divorce, gift/estate tax, buy-sell agreements, and M&A transactions.
• Lead economic damages calculations including lost profits, wages, and business interruption claims.
• Prepare and review valuation reports in accordance with USPAP and AICPA SSVS; support expert testimony.
• Support litigation engagements through discovery analysis, deposition and trial prep, and expert witness testimony support.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to translate financial analysis into clear, defensible conclusions.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Client relationship skills

Experience in valuation engagements

Litigation support experience

Education

JD/CPA/ABV/CFF/ASA/CVA credential

Tools

USPAP and AICPA SSVS standards

Job description

Elevate LLC, a next-generation professional services platform, seeks an experienced Litigation and Business Valuation Manager/Director in Clark, NJ to lead engagements involving business valuation, economic damages, and litigation support.

You will work with attorneys, business owners, and expert witnesses, guide valuation methodologies, review financial statements, manage engagements, and mentor junior staff while helping grow Elevate's forensic and valuation practice.