Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Director

BST & Co. CPAs, LLP; Latham (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible Work Model

401(k) plan with contributions

Development and tuition reimbursement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BST & Co. CPAs, LLP in Latham is seeking a Director to provide strategic leadership and manage high-profile client engagements in forensic accounting. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in this field and relevant professional credentials, demonstrating strong skills in business valuation.

This full-time role includes managing teams on complex engagements and representing the firm at industry events. Competitive salary of $120,000 – $210,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package offers flexibility and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fraud, forensic accounting & litigation support experience.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, CFA, CFE, ABV, CVA, MAFF.
• Experience directing engagement teams on multiple simultaneous engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex and high‑profile client engagements.
• Lead a team of professionals including managers and analysts.
• Provide technical expertise on complex valuation and forensic engagements.

Skills

Fraud, forensic accounting & litigation support experience

Business valuation

Analyzing and interpreting research

Building client relationships

Education

CPA, CFA, CFE, ABV, CVA, MAFF credentials

Job description

Description

Our valuation, forensic and litigation support services team is recognized as one of the most respected and renowned in the industry. Drawing upon our expertise in accounting, audit, and tax, we can help clients tackle the business and financial risks associated with disputes and fraud and create effective and efficient solutions to a wide range of dispute resolution matters.

Job Type: Full-time

About The Director Role

Directors provide strategic leadership to align departmental strategies with organizational goals. They lead in resolving complex challenges, contribute to cross‑functional initiatives, and promote talent development. Directors also focus on future concepts, products, or technologies, influencing the company’s overall strategy and guiding teams towards common goals.

This role will perform business valuations, testimonies, forensic accounting, financial analyses, document review and industry research. Some travel may be required for work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex and high‑profile client engagements.
• Lead a team of professionals, including managers, senior managers, and analysts.
• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership to align departmental goals with firm‑wide initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex valuation and forensic engagements.
• Represent the firm at industry associations, conferences, and client meetings to enhance the firm’s reputation and visibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fraud, forensic accounting & litigation support experience.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, CFA, CFE, ABV, CVA, MAFF.
• Experience directing and deploying engagement teams on multiple simultaneous engagements.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting research and information.
• Strong skills in business valuation and litigation support, reporting and analysis.
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships.

About BST

BST & Co. CPAs, LLP is a multi-disciplinary accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Latham, serving the needs of closely held companies, family‑owned businesses, not‑for‑profit and governmental entities, and high‑net‑worth individuals. BST offers a broad portfolio of audit and assurance, tax, consulting, outsourced accounting, talent strategy and marketing services, as well as valuations, forensic accounting, and litigation support. The firm is recognized as one of the Top 300 Accounting Firms in the U.S.

Benefits

• Diversity of our Expertise
• Communication is Open and Objective
• Professional Environment and Attitude is Fostered
• Advancement is Encouraged
• Ideas are Welcome
• Community Impact and Employee Engagement
• Named one of Albany’s Best Places to Work for 7 consecutive years
• Hybrid and Flexible Work Model

BST offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $210,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life and disability insurance, flexible work, development and tuition reimbursement.