Managing Director, Complex Accounting & Litigation (Insurance Solvency Analysis) (Chicago)

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 facing high‑stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear‑cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

J.S. Held’s Complex Accounting & Litigation team is seeking a seasoned and entrepreneurial Managing Director to support and expand our capabilities within the forensic accounting, litigation consulting and expert witness services. This is a senior role for a professional with deep experience in complex investigations and litigation. As a Managing Director, you will help shape the strategic direction of the practice, lead high‑impact engagements, mentor talent, and cultivate long‑term client relationships across industries and geographies.

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow junior team members on client work and business development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and client service.
• Assist in internal knowledge sharing, training, and professional development initiatives.

Client Engagement & Project Oversight

• Able to oversee and execute engagements in a wide array of disciplines including complex investigations involving regulatory inquiries, forensic accounting, litigation consulting and expert witness services.
• Guide the development of client deliverables including reports, presentations, data visualizations and testimony.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and strategic insight.

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Expand your book of business and contribute to the growth of the Complex Accounting & Litigation practice.
• Develop and implement go‑to‑market strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with law firms, regulators, financial institutions, and corporate clients.
• Represent J.S. Held at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in relevant roles ranging from auditing, CFO, regulatory or standard setting, forensic accounting, litigation consulting, and expert witness services.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.
• Proven experience with a focus on executing on client delivery of high quality services and ability to work within and manage a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Significant experience in the financial services and insurance industries.
• Prior audit experience.
• Additional relevant certifications including CFE, CFF, among others.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the work shift.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include:

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $200,000 - $400,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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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.

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