Director, Financial Investigations and Dispute

Overview

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, whose purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

RSM is seeking a Director of Financial Investigations & Dispute Advisory Services to be part of RSM's National Risk Consulting practice. As a Director, you will serve as a key member, taking substantial responsibility in performing analytical and investigative services for major law firms, corporations, corporate counsel, and management of companies involved in complex litigation, dispute services, and financial and fraud investigations. You will also serve legal counsel, audit committees, government agencies, regulators, corporate boards, insurance companies, law enforcement, and other entities.

Overview of Job

The Director will collaborate and represent the Firm's services lines—including Risk Advisory Services, Technology Services, other Financial Advisory Services, Audit, and Tax—to clients and prospects, working across regions as a collaborator and leader within the integrated National Financial Investigations and Dispute Advisory Services team. You will have substantial responsibility in overseeing client service delivery of solutions covering forensic and litigation service offerings to clients such as law firms, insurance companies, banks, corporate counsel, audit committees, government agencies, regulators, and corporate boards. This role requires industry knowledge, experience, depth of technical knowledge, and strong collaborative expertise to add value and provide executive leadership. You will assist in developing business plans, lead and perform tasks outlined in those plans, and execute the practice strategy aligned with regional and national expectations to drive growth for the Firm. To accomplish national consulting expectations, you will support the National Consulting Services line of business as needed.

Desired Credentials

• CPA
• ABV
• CFA
• ASA
• MBA

Basic Qualifications

• Recognized as an expert with testimony at numerous depositions and trials
• Experienced arbiter or in arbitration matters
• Significant experience leading teams in a matrix organization
• Proven success and track record in building a profitable practice
• Recognized as a generator in business development and sales
• Solid capabilities for practice management, marketing, and thought leadership

Additional Experience

• Prior experience in managing and directing forensic investigative efforts related to complex commercial litigation, lost profits, commercial damages, insurance coverage disputes, business disputes, and valuation disputes
• Desired experience with intellectual property infringement litigation, bankruptcy matters, and other related business matters

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in building, developing, and managing a book of business to meet goals and objectives
• Effectively manage client relationships to exceed client satisfaction
• Heighten the Firm's brand by demonstrating thought leadership
• Provide consulting service to clients by working on and leading consulting projects
• Collaborate with firm leadership to accomplish these goals
• Maintain quality standards of excellence and best practices
• Demonstrate leadership skills and success in managing and motivating teams
• Exercise the highest levels of leadership and mentorship
• Integrate strategies defined by the firm
• Attract, develop, and retain talent
• Ensure continuous professional development of staff
• Travel as needed

Personal Characteristics

• Self‑starter who leads by example
• Highly respected people leader
• Exceptional executive presence and professionalism that commands respect
• High energy, highly motivated, and empowering others
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands while maintaining the ability to serve clients. Compensation Range: $134,000 – $269,000. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. Learn more about our total rewards at

Equal Opportunity and Legal Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition (including family and medical leave), domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service, US Military/Veteran status, pre‐disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send us an email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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