Senior Advisory Director, Forensic Disputes & Investigations

Ladders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Wellness programs

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Ladders in Los Angeles seeks a Commercial Disputes and Investigations Advisory Director to lead complex dispute and investigation engagements with a strong emphasis on forensic accounting, financial analysis, and litigation support. You will partner with senior leadership, expert witnesses, and clients to shape engagement strategy and drive high-quality work.

This role oversees multiple workstreams, supports business development, and ensures deliverables are accurate and presentation-ready for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting, disputes, investigations, or forensic accounting experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex engagement workstreams and client deliverables.
• Experience developing project work plans, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Expertise in leading teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong background in financial analysis and economic damages.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of complex commercial litigation and disputes engagements
• Lead teams in forensic accounting, financial analysis, and litigation support activities
• Develop engagement strategies with senior leadership
• Conduct forensic analysis of financial records and trace funds
• Prepare and review client deliverables, including reports and presentations
• Support expert witness engagements through analysis and report preparation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and assist with business development

Skills

Disputes experience

Forensic accounting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Job description

Ladders in Los Angeles seeks a Commercial Disputes and Investigations Advisory Director to lead complex dispute and investigation engagements with a strong emphasis on forensic accounting, financial analysis, and litigation support. You will partner with senior leadership, expert witnesses, and clients to shape engagement strategy and drive high-quality work.

This role oversees multiple workstreams, supports business development, and ensures deliverables are accurate and presentation-ready for