[Hiring] Commercial Disputes and Investigations Advisory Senior Director @Huron

Role Description

The Corporate Disputes Advisory practice focuses on high-profile litigation and investigations. We assist companies, law firms, government agencies, and fiduciaries with complex litigation, including:

• Litigation support services
• Consulting and expert testimony
• Conducting investigations

Our expertise covers a broad spectrum of adversarial and non-adversarial situations and a range of industries. Our experienced team has the forensic, financial, and accounting skills to effectively communicate our findings in various in-court and out-of-court settings.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise day-to-day activities associated with multiple high-stakes commercial litigation and disputes engagements, including:
  • Forensic accounting
  • Expert testimony
  • Fraud investigations
  • Compliance
• Work closely with Managing Directors and Principals to identify and provide any needed project support
• Conduct forensic analysis of financial and accounting records, including:
  • Tracing of funds
  • Examining transactions for discrepancies and/or anomalies
• Apply financial and accounting knowledge and data analytical skills to assess complex questions
• High level of ability in receiving and analyzing complex and large data sets
• Conduct interviews of relevant parties as part of disputes and investigations
• Develop and implement work plans to assess complex questions of facts
• Prepare & present clear and concise reports, schedules, and demonstratives to be delivered to clients or other parties
• Serve as a trusted advisor to legal teams, corporate executives, and regulatory agencies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and a broad professional network, leveraging both to originate revenue
• Provide expert testimony in litigation and regulatory matters as needed
• Mentor and lead a high-performing team of disputes and forensic professionals
• Prepare proposals for engagements and develop a network of professional relationships by attending events as appropriate

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant consulting, disputes, investigations, forensic accounting, auditing, or related professional experience, with demonstrated leadership in:
  • Scoping and developing project work plans, strategies, and budgets to drive results
  • Managing and executing multiple workstreams effectively
  • Developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Leading and mentoring to develop staff
  • Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• At least 5 years of experience in disputes and investigations, with expertise in:
  • Supporting litigation and investigations for companies, law firms, government agencies, and fiduciaries
  • Providing litigation support services, consulting, and expert testimony
  • Conducting financial and forensic investigations
  • Effectively communicating findings in both court and out-of-court settings
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• MBA, CPA, CFE, CFF, CFA, JD, CIRA, or similar professional credential preferred
• Strong experience with database programs, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Above average business writing and communication skills
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed (usually less than 20% travel time)
• Candidates may live anywhere in the contiguous US

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Program supporting employee total well-being by providing:
  • Free annual health screenings and coaching
  • Bank at work
  • On-site workshops
  • Ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of employees throughout the year