Valuation and Litigation Support Manager

Smith & Howard; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Howard is seeking a Valuation and Litigation Support Manager to lead valuation, litigation support, and forensic engagements, guiding teams and coordinating expert witness support.

You will drive financial analysis, model building, and data analytics while mentoring staff and managing client relationships across complex matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in litigation support, forensic accounting, valuation, or financial consulting.
• Professional certification preferred, such as CPA, CFF, CFE, ABV, ASA, or CVA.
• Experience with commercial litigation, economic damages, fraud investigations, forensic analysis, and business valuation.
• Strong financial analysis, investigative, and Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with complex datasets.
• Knowledge of databases used in valuation and litigation support work, such as BVResources, Tagnifi, KTMine, Partnership Profiles, Kroll Cost of Capital, etc.
• Strong project management, client relationship, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate complex financial concepts.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while working independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of valuation, litigation support, and forensic engagements, delivering high-quality analysis and results for Expert Witnesses and clients.
• Conduct investigations and analyze financial records, transactions, and large datasets to support litigation matters, damages calculations, and valuations.
• Consult with attorneys and clients through all stages of disputes, including case development, discovery, damages analysis, and expert testimony.
• Lead preparation and review of valuation models, expert reports, forensic reports, working papers, schedules, and supporting analyses.
• Build and review complex financial models and analyses, leveraging data analytics to identify trends and anomalies.
• Manage client relationships, communicate complex financial concepts clearly, and ensure timely delivery of engagements.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while delegating work and handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Support business development through relationships, proposals, and presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Investigative skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA preferred

Tools

BVResources

Tagnifi

KTMine

Partnership Profiles

Kroll Cost of Capital

Job description

Valuation and Litigation Support Manager

Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.

Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor.

We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities, and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of Atlanta’s top companies.

Summary

In our Valuation & Litigation Support Manager role, you will be responsible for managing valuation, litigation, and forensic engagements; conducting financial and investigative analysis; supporting Expert Witnesses through all stages of litigation; managing client relationships and project deliverables; and leading, mentoring, and developing team members.

Essential Functions

• Manage the full lifecycle of valuation, litigation support, and forensic engagements, providing high-quality analysis and deliverables to support Expert Witnesses and clients.
• Conduct investigations and analyze financial records, transactions, and large datasets to support litigation matters, fraud investigations, damages calculations, and valuation engagements.
• Consult with attorneys and clients throughout all stages of business disputes, including case development, discovery, damages analysis, and expert testimony.
• Lead the preparation and review of valuation models, expert reports, forensic reports, working papers, schedules, and supporting analyses.
• Build and review complex financial models and analyses and leverage data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and relationships.
• Manage client relationships, communicate complex financial concepts clearly, and ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of client engagements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members while effectively delegating work and managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Support business development and client growth through relationship building, proposals, presentations, and identification of new opportunities.
• Lead the practice in integrating AI and advanced analytics into valuation models, including automating data gathering, comparable selection, normalization adjustments and report writing assistance.
• Apply AI-enabled tools across litigation and forensics work, such as document review, transaction and anomaly detection, and data analysis, while maintaining defensibility, validation, and professional skepticism suitable for expert testimony.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in litigation support, forensic accounting, valuation, or financial consulting.
• Professional certification preferred, such as CPA, CFF, CFE, ABV, ASA, or CVA.
• Experience with commercial litigation, economic damages, fraud investigations, forensic analysis, and business valuation.
• Strong financial analysis, investigative, and Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with complex datasets.
• Knowledge of frequently used databases used in valuation and litigations support work, such as BVResources, Tagnifi, KTMine, Partnership Profiles, Kroll Cost of Capital, etc.
• Strong project management, client relationship, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate complex financial concepts.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while working effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion when handling complex, confidential, and sensitive matters.