Manager, Complex Accounting & Litigation (Audit Experience Preferred)

Manager, Complex Accounting & Litigation (Audit Experience Preferred) J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations navigating high-stakes matters. The Complex Accounting & Litigation team is looking for an experienced manager to expand our investigative consulting services. Location Primarily aligned to our Reston, VA office; hybrid work environment offered. Job Responsibilities Client Engagement & Project Oversight Execute complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations involving regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, financial transactions, and litigation support. Conduct forensic accounting analyses including fraud investigations, damages quantification, and financial reconstruction. Support litigation and arbitration matters, including expert report preparation, testimony support, presentations, and data visualizations. Analyze large datasets to identify financial irregularities, trends, or risk indicators. Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight. Develop and implement go‑to‑market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Lead or contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development, pitch participation, and opportunity identification. Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, publications, and market visibility. Build and maintain relationships with law firms, financial institutions, and corporate clients. Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client engagements. Leadership & Client Delivery 7–10+ years of experience in forensic accounting, investigations, disputes, or related consulting environments with an active CPA license. Proven leadership experience focused on team development and client delivery. Lead and mentor junior professionals; review work product and professional development. Manage engagement teams, budgets, timelines, and deliverable quality. Provide constructive feedback and cultivate a high‑performance team culture. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear actionable insights. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience working across international jurisdictions and regulatory environments. Certified Fraud Examiner or desire to obtain a CFE license. Big 4 audit experience highly preferred; financial services industry experience also highly preferred. Physical and Mental Job Qualifications Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the work shift. Ability to travel as needed. Benefits Flexible work environment allowing remote work when needed. Flexible time‑off policy. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) match. Salary estimate: $120,000 – $140,000 (range depends on skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility). We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment. J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr J.S. Held LLC