Forensic Litigation & Valuation Services Director Family Law & Business Disputes

Forensic Litigation & Valuation Services Director Family Law & Business Disputes

Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for a Forensic & Litigation Services (FLS) Director to join our team. Our FLS department offers a full range of litigation support services, specializing in helping attorneys and their clients understand and resolve the complex financial issues related to marital property and divorce-related financial issues, as well as a wide range of business disputes.

The FLS Director will direct, administer, and coordinate client assignments and work closely with team members and outside counsel to ensure that business strategies and tactics are effectively implemented and high-level of client services is achieved.

Title: Director

Classification: Full-time; Exempt

Department: Forensic & Litigation Services Matrimonial & Business Disputes

Location: Fort Worth

Office Expectations/Hours: fully on-site position; general work schedule is Monday Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

How We Work

Whitley Penn has become one of the region's most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.

How Will You Make an Impact?

• Direct forensic accounting, litigation support and valuation engagements, primarily related to marital property and divorce-related financial issues, as well as other investigations and valuations for litigation-related purposes.
• Identify issues, communicate with Managing Directors on the direction of the case, and make strategic recommendations, exercising strong analytical skills for details and risk.
• Deliver complete reports to the Managing Director for review as if it is going to the attorneys/clients and should be accompanied by relevant supporting documents.
• Prepare the testifying expert for depositions and trials, ensuring the file is well-organized and all work papers and important documents are compiled in a binder for a quick and easy review by the testifying expert. Work closely with the testifying expert in developing an outline for testimony and demonstrative exhibits for trial.
• Initiate business development activities and developing an internal and external circle of influence; participate in networking events, marketing events, and training.
• Lead departmental training for associate level professionals and fostering a learning environment of continuous improvement.
• Review the work of Associates and provide feedback for corrections and changes, if needed.
• Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted, consolidation of information, etc.), spell check and foot and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis. Ensure staff's work is completed in timely manner.
• Assist in recruiting, developing training material, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.

How Will You Get Here?

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance culminating into a leadership role including management experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• An advanced degree in a related field or a CPA license is a plus.
• Broad background and knowledge in litigation support /expert services.
• Proficiency in use of technology and accounting programs including MS Office.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Desire skills to manage and lead teams.
• Ethics and compliance.
• Problem solving.
• Financial standards, models, and tools.
• Interest in continually learning and gaining knowledge.

Why Should You Apply?

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, including extended breaks around July 4th and year-end
• 25 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify.