Associate Director Forensic & Litigation Services

Whitley Penn one of the nations leading audit tax and advisory firms is looking for a Forensic & Litigation Services (FLS) Associate Director to join our team!

The FLS Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes department provides analysis advice and expert testimony to attorneys and clients involved in intellectual property and commercial disputes. The FLS Associate 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 a high level of client services is achieved.

Whitley Penn has become one ofthe fastestgrowing public accounting firms by providingexceptional personalizedservice that reaches far beyond traditional addition toAudit and Taxsolutions we offer awiderange of Advisoryand Consulting collaborative teams with an emphasis onan open-door policyentrepreneurial thinking and Whitley Penn welearn innovate andachieveby sharing knowledge embracingnew ideas and working for professionals who think likeowners and want to bepart of shaping a high-growth firm.

Position Details:

• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Forensic & Litigation Services Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes
• Location: Houston
• Office Expectations/Hours: Hybrid (Mon Tues Thurs in office); general work schedule is Monday Friday 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime as needed

What You Will Do

• Calculate economic damages in different types of matters such as litigation matters involving patent trademark and copy right infringement theft of trade secrets breach of contract business valuation solvency fraud business interruption personal injury wrongful death and wrongful termination
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing documents; highlight and communicate relevant documents and testimony to team members; ensure all documents have been reviewed
• Effectively manage projects by setting internal objectives delegating assignments and ensuring objectives are met in a timely manner
• Identify issues communicate with Managing Directors and Directors on the direction of the case and make strategic recommendations exercising strong analytical skills for details and risk
• Assist in delivering complete reports to the Managing Directors and Partners for review; the presented work product should be completed as if it is going to the attorneys/clients and should be accompanied by relevant supporting documents
• Help 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
• Review the work of Associates and Senior Associates and provide feedback for corrections and changes if needed; ensure staffs work is completed in timely manner
• Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted consolidation of information etc.); spell check foot and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis
• Attend client meetings with Partners Managing Directors and/or Directors to determine scope of engagement and continued client expectations
• Lead departmental training for associate-level professionals and foster a learning environment of continuous improvement; schedule in-house training lunch and learns with Associates and all members of the team
• Assist in recruiting developing training material and acting as an instructor in professional development programs

What You Need to Get Here

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or economics; advanced degree in a related field a plus
• A CPA license is preferred and/or other suitable professional credentials or designations as needed
• 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance culminating into a leadership role including management experience preferably in a consulting environment
• A broad background and knowledge in litigation/expert services and the calculation of damages in different types of matters is required
• Proficiency in use of technology and accounting programs including MS Office
• Effective communication skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage and lead teams
• Ethics and compliance
• Problem solving skills

Why Whitley Penn

Our total rewardsareincrediblycompetitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our of our benefits below:

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays with extended breaks around July 4 th 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 please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

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