Senior Forensic Accountant & Litigation Expert Witness

Sorren; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) retirement savings plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Sorren is seeking a seasoned litigation support and forensic accounting leader to oversee all phases from case scoping to expert testimony. You will shape practice strategy, enforce rigorous standards, and mentor a growing team of forensic accountants and consultants.

You will lead complex analyses, develop credible opinions, and maintain strong, confidential client relationships while driving new business and ensuring ethical, high-quality engagements across challenging cases.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in litigation support or related work, with 5 years in a leadership capacity
• CPA license, along with one or more of the following credentials:, CFE, CFF, CVA, CBA, ASA, ABV, CDFA
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Expert-level proficiency in forensic accounting, business valuation, and economic damages methodologies, with a deep understanding of legal standards governing financial evidence and expert testimony
• Extensive experience serving as a lead expert witness, with a strong track record of delivering credible, persuasive, and defensible testimony in courtrooms, depositions, and arbitration settings
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex litigation and forensic investigations, including overseeing case strategy, managing discovery processes, and directing large-scale data analysis
• Sophisticated analytical thinking, with the ability to identify irregularities, model financial impacts, and synthesize findings into clear, litigation-ready narratives
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality expert reports, translate complex data into plain language, and brief legal teams and clients on findings
• Strong passion for continual learning and desire to master complex subject-matter
• Established reputation as a thought leader, with a history of publishing, speaking, or contributing to professional associations in the areas of forensic accounting or litigation support
• Strategic client advisory skills, with the ability to partner with attorneys, corporate counsel, and stakeholders on case strategy, settlement scenarios, and trial preparation
• Advanced project and resource management abilities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and confidentiality across multiple engagements with tight deadlines and evolving legal requirements
• Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing teams, including mentoring professionals in forensic techniques, courtroom readiness, and client communication
• Strong business acumen, with experience supporting practice growth, developing new service offerings, and contributing to proposal development and client retention initiatives
• Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity, especially in handling sensitive or adversarial engagements with reputational or legal risk
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across all phases of litigation support and forensic engagements, from case scoping and discovery to expert report preparation and testimony
• Shape the strategic direction of the practice area, identifying market opportunities, refining service offerings, and positioning the firm as a leader in forensic accounting, expert testimony, and litigation support services
• Develop and enforce best practices for engagement execution, evidence documentation, regulatory compliance, and best practices in line with applicable legal and ethical standards
• Represent the firm in strategic client matters and complex litigation, bringing sound judgment, subject-matter expertise, and credibility to high-stakes environments
• Lead and review highly technical analyses, including forensic accounting reviews, business valuations, historical tracings, economic damages calculations, and financial modeling to ensure integrity, defensibility, and strategic alignment
• Deliver expert opinions and testimony in courtrooms, arbitrations, and depositions with poise, clarity, and authority
• Act as a principal technical advisor to legal counsel, providing objective analysis, case insights, and support in preparing discovery, motions, and cross-examinations
• Ensure all work product is accurate, well-documented, and compliant with professional standards and legal evidentiary requirements
• Cultivate long-term, trusted relationships with attorneys, law firms, and other referral sources, with a focus on growing originations of new business
• Provide ongoing financial advisory support on matters such as contract disputes, intellectual property infringement, fraud investigations, shareholder disputes, and post-acquisition matters
• Manage engagement scope, client expectations, and project timelines while maintaining a high standard of responsiveness and confidentiality
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of forensic accountants and litigation consultants, including setting performance goals, conducting reviews, and providing technical coaching
• Promote a collaborative, analytical, and accountable team culture with a strong focus on precision, ethics, and client service
• Design and deliver internal training programs to elevate the firm’s expertise in forensic accounting, litigation support, and expert witness preparation and testimony
• Support business development by participating in professional group presentations, relationship building with legal and financial professionals, and authoring thought leadership content
• Collaborate with firm leadership to align litigation support with broader firm strategy and to identify cross-service opportunities with tax, assurance, accounting and other advisory teams
• Represent the firm at industry events, CPE programs, and professional forums to increase visibility and reinforce the firm’s reputation in forensic and dispute advisory services
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
• Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual and team performance and overall firm productivity

Skills

15+ years experience in litigation

CPA license

CFE

CFF

CVA

CBA

ASA

ABV

CDFA

Leadership

Expert witness

Forensic accounting

Business valuation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Sorren is seeking a seasoned litigation support and forensic accounting leader to oversee all phases from case scoping to expert testimony. You will shape practice strategy, enforce rigorous standards, and mentor a growing team of forensic accountants and consultants.

You will lead complex analyses, develop credible opinions, and maintain strong, confidential client relationships while driving new business and ensuring ethical, high-quality engagements across challenging cases.