Managing Director - Investigations & Disputes
About the Role
LVI Associates are seeking a Managing Director in Houston to lead our clients Investigations & Disputes practice, with a focus on fraud investigations, commercial disputes, and complex financial matters. This individual will spearhead high-stakes engagements, build and strengthen client relationships, and drive strategic growth across the practice.
This is a leadership role for a seasoned investigations professional with a proven track record delivering clarity, credibility, and expert insight in contentious environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex fraud investigations, including employee misconduct, asset misappropriation, procurement fraud, financial statement manipulation, and regulatory breaches.
- Oversee commercial dispute engagements, providing independent analysis, expert reports, and support through litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
- Serve as an expert advisor to clients including law firms, corporate boards, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
- Direct multidisciplinary teams across forensic accounting, investigations, analytics, and e‑discovery.
- Develop and review investigative strategies, work plans, and methodologies to ensure robust, defensible findings.
- Provide expert witness support, including drafting expert reports, preparing testimony, and advising legal teams.
- Build and expand client relationships, leading business development initiatives and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice.
- Ensure all work meets the highest standards of quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and develop senior managers and junior professionals within the team.
Qualifications & Experience
- 12+ years of experience in forensic investigations, disputes, forensic accounting, or financial crime consulting.
- Strong track record managing fraud investigations and commercial dispute matters.
- Experience working alongside legal counsel in litigation, arbitration, or regulatory proceedings.
- Recognised credibility within the market; experience preparing or delivering expert testimony is highly advantageous.
- Professional credentials such as CPA, ACA, CFE, CFA, CA, ABV, CFF or similar preferred.
- Proven business development experience and the ability to originate and grow client relationships.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines.
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