Managing Director - Forensic Accountant

Thomas Young Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Director in its Expert Services practice to lead forensic accounting, damages analysis, and dispute advisory for top law firms and corporations.

You will manage teams, oversee expert reports, advise clients, and drive business development while mentoring junior staff. A CPA or equivalent and 10+ years of experience are preferred. This role is based in Dallas with a strong compensation package and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of forensic accounting, dispute advisory, and expert services experience.
• CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
• Proven ability to manage high-performing teams and deliver engagements on time and to a high standard.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in client-facing contexts.
• Must bring an existing client base or book of business valued at $2M+ annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams delivering expert services across financial disputes, economic damages, forensic accounting, and investigative matters.
• Oversee the development and presentation of expert reports, valuations, and damages analyses across litigation/arbitration contexts.
• Serve as a senior advisor to attorneys and clients, providing strategic input on complex financial issues.
• Contribute to business development by building client relationships and supporting marketing efforts.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members across engagements.

Skills

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

Business development

Mentoring

Education

CPA or similar designation

Degree in accounting/finance/economics/statistics

Job description

We are partnering with a global leader in expert witness and dispute advisory services to appoint a Director within their growing Expert Services practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity focused on delivering high-quality forensic accounting, damages analysis, and dispute consulting services to top-tier law firms and corporations.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and manage teams delivering expert services across financial disputes, economic damages, forensic accounting, and investigative matters

Oversee the development and presentation of expert reports, valuations, and damages analyses across a wide range of litigation and arbitration contexts

Serve as a senior advisor to attorneys and clients, providing strategic input and guidance on complex financial issues

Contribute to business development by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting marketing efforts

Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members across engagements

What we're looking for:

10+ years of experience in forensic accounting, dispute advisory, and expert services, including preparation of expert reports and valuation/damages work

Strong academic background in accounting, economics, finance, or statistics; CPA or similar designation preferred

Proven ability to manage high-performing teams and deliver engagements on time and to a high standard

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in client-facing and expert contexts

A demonstrated ability to grow client relationships and contribute to the commercial success of a practice

Must bring an existing client base or book of business valued at $2M+ annually

More reasons to apply:

Work with a globally respected consultancy backed by a strong pipeline of high-profile projects

Collaborate with a high-performing, expert team in a supportive and ambitious environment

Enjoy a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package