Director, Forensics & Litigation Services

Description & Requirements

Forensics & Litigation Services at Forvis Mazars provides critical support to clients navigating complex disputes, investigations, and legal proceedings. The team combines deep financial expertise with advanced forensic technology to uncover facts, assess damages, and deliver defensible insights. Services include fraud investigations, litigation consulting, expert witness testimony, and dispute resolution. Professionals in this practice work closely with legal counsel, corporate leadership, and regulatory bodies to address issues such as financial misconduct, business valuation disputes, and economic damages.

What You Will Do

• Provide oversight and quality assurance for work papers, expert reports, and client communications, ensuring alignment with firm protocols, professional standards, and applicable legal or regulatory frameworks.
  
  
• Support the full lifecycle of client engagements, including defining scope, managing budgets, coordinating deliverables, facilitating communication, and aligning resources and timelines to meet client expectations.
  
  
• Maintain and nurture relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams to promote collaboration, transparency, and successful project execution.
  
  
• Apply sound judgment and strategic insight to address complex engagement matters, offering thoughtful guidance and adaptable solutions.
  
  
• Contribute to market-facing initiatives by supporting business development efforts, maintaining a portfolio of client relationships, and ensuring services remain relevant and impactful.
  
  
• Engage in business development activities, including participation in industry events, networking opportunities, and educational outreach to raise awareness of the firm's capabilities.
  
  
• Create a collaborative and inclusive team environment, fostering open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support across all levels of the organization.
  
  
• Participate in talent development efforts, including recruiting, mentoring, and supporting the professional growth of team members.
  
  
• Coordinate multiple project teams, ensuring consistency in execution and contributing to performance evaluations and career advancement discussions.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  
  
• 9 years of experience in forensics & litigation services
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
• Current and valid professional business credential(s), including one or more of the following: CPA, CFA, ABV, ASA, MAFF, CFE, AVA, or CFF.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
  
  
• Experience providing expert testimony in legal proceedings involving financial disputes, fraud investigations, business valuations, and other complex accounting issues.
  
  
  
  

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