Strategic Litigation & Valuation Leader

Elevate; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Elevate LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation and Business Valuation Manager/Director in New Jersey to lead valuation engagements, economic damages, and litigation support for high-visibility matters. This role partners with attorneys, business owners, and expert witnesses to deliver defensible financial conclusions and build out the firm’s forensic practice.

The role requires 7+ years in valuation, forensic accounting, or litigation support, with strong technical writing and client

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business valuation, forensic accounting, or litigation support.
• Experience preparing valuation reports and supporting expert testimony.
• Strong technical writing and ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage business valuation engagements for litigation, shareholder disputes, divorce, tax, buy-sell, and M&A.
• Lead economic damages calculations including lost profits and lost wages.
• Prepare and review valuation reports per professional standards (USPAP, SSVS).
• Support litigation engagements through discovery, deposition, and trial prep.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to present clear, defendable conclusions.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, and industry data to develop valuation methods.
• Manage engagement budgeting, staffing, and delivery of work product.
• Mentor junior staff on valuation methods, technical writing, and client communication.
• Support business development through proposals and client relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership to leverage technology and best practices across the platform.

Skills

Valuation expertise

Litigation support

Complex financial analysis

Client communication

Education

JD

CPA

ABV/CFA/CVA credentials

Tools

USPAP

SSVS

Job description

Elevate LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation and Business Valuation Manager/Director in New Jersey to lead valuation engagements, economic damages, and litigation support for high-visibility matters. This role partners with attorneys, business owners, and expert witnesses to deliver defensible financial conclusions and build out the firm’s forensic practice.

The role requires 7+ years in valuation, forensic accounting, or litigation support, with strong technical writing and client