Managing Director, Complex Accounting & Litigation

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.

Job Responsibilities

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, and 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.