Principal - Economic Damages / Forensic Accounting
Our client, an industry leader in dispute resolution, is seeking a principal to join their economic damages practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial statement analysis, expert report preparation, and client interaction. They will lead complex business litigation engagements, build client relationships, and provide insights on industries, markets, and competitors.
This role requires strong analytical, writing, and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines while being detail-oriented. The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in this field and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze reports of opposing damages experts
- Serve as an expert witness and provide testimony
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and perform day-to-day activities in forensic and litigation consulting
- Conduct technical, industry, and company research, develop work plans, and execute analyses to assess complex problems
- Prepare reports and schedules summarizing findings for clients and other parties
- Apply economic, financial, valuation, and analytical skills to various client situations
- Prepare written presentations, exhibits, and other reports on project scope and results
- Maintain detailed analyses reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information
- Supervise junior team members' analyses
- Collaborate with senior management on practice management and business development efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Business, Economics, Math, Finance, or Accounting)
- 15+ years of experience in economic damage claims, testimony experience, and a significant book of business
- Relevant experience evaluating economic damages in business litigation cases (10 years minimum)
- Strong project and people management skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
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