Partner, Forensic Financial Investigations & Disputes

Justia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible PTO (birthday holiday)

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DLA, a leading national firm, seeks a Partner for Financial Investigations within its Forensic Valuation & Litigation Services (FVLS) practice in New York. Lead complex investigations, advise senior decision-makers, and help grow a national practice while advancing your career.

You will drive engagement leadership, develop experts, and build client relationships, directing data-driven analyses and litigation support to deliver defensible GAAP interpretations and value-driven insights.

Qualifications

• CPA required; forensic or valuation credentials preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial investigations or disputes.
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP interpretation.
• Experience working in adversarial or high-stakes environments.
• Proven success advising legal counsel and senior executives.
• Strong leadership, judgement, and client-facing presence.
• Established business development capabilities.
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial investigations arising from commercial disputes.
• Analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and solvency.
• Interpreting GAAP in judgmental or contested situations.
• Directing forensic data analysis across ERP systems.
• Advising attorneys, boards, and executive leadership.
• Developing expert reports and litigation support materials.
• Overseeing engagement economics, billing, and realization.
• Generating business aligned to disputes and investigations.
• Mentoring and developing forensic accounting professionals.

Skills

CPA

Forensic accounting

Leadership

Client facing

Business development

Education

CPA certification

Job description

DLA, a leading national firm, seeks a Partner for Financial Investigations within its Forensic Valuation & Litigation Services (FVLS) practice in New York. Lead complex investigations, advise senior decision-makers, and help grow a national practice while advancing your career.

You will drive engagement leadership, develop experts, and build client relationships, directing data-driven analyses and litigation support to deliver defensible GAAP interpretations and value-driven insights.