Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Director

BST & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid and flexible work model

401(k) plan with employee contributions

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BST & Co. is looking for a Director to provide strategic leadership in forensic accounting and litigation support. You will manage client engagements and lead professional teams while ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

The ideal candidate will possess 8+ years of relevant experience and recognized professional credentials. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in fraud and forensic accounting.
• Strong analytical skills for research and information interpretation.
• Proficiency in directing engagement teams and handling multiple 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 valuation and forensic engagements.
• Represent the firm at industry associations and client meetings.

Skills

Fraud, forensic accounting & litigation support experience

Technical expertise and guidance

Business valuation

Building profitable client relationships

Education

Professional credentials such as CPA, CFA, CFE, ABV, CVA, MAFF

Job description

About Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

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.

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, forensics accounting, financial analyses, document review and industry research. Some travel may be required for work assignments.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

To be successful in this role, you will bring with you:

• 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.

Why choose BST:

• 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

Please visit our website to learn more about BST’s Talent Experience

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 takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience; prior relevant experience, skill sets, training; licensure and certifications; market data and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role can be found in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon the role, hiring location, and qualifications. At BST, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual case. BST offers a robust benefits package, including not but limited to 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.

For additional information on BST’s total rewards, visit our website at: www.bstco.com