Vice President Forensic Accounting Economics

Job DescriptionWhy Join Us J.S. Held has experienced rapid growth in recent years - and is projected to double in size over the next five years. We offer the opportunity to work in a highly entrepreneurial environment where you can drive real impact, shape your service line, and grow alongside a team of highly skilled and educated professionals. Join us to be part of a culture that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration, and where your contributions directly influence our clients and our continued success. The ideal candidate will bring established client relationships and a proven track record of generating revenue. This role is designed for professionals who can leverage their network to drive immediate impact and accelerate the growth of our practice. In addition to business development, you’ll enjoy high visibility across the organization, opportunities to shape strategy, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.The ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 10 years of work experience evaluating economic damages in business litigation matters, covering a broad spectrum of industries and situations. A strong background in financial statement analysis and expert report preparation is required. A Vice President will be responsible for helping lead day-to-day project management and client communications across multiple projects simultaneously.Job Responsibilities: Will lead complex business litigation engagements to evaluate economic damages, including planning the engagement, delegating tasks, and managing teamsBuilding client relationships and acting as a direct contact with current and prospective clientsInteracting with clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagementProviding insight and expertise on target industries, market, and competitor informationManaging damages analyses, including determining appropriate methodologies and building and reviewing financial modelsReview and analyze reports of opposing damages expertsTaking on assignments as an expert witness when appropriate and providing expert witness testimony Qualifications: Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree with strong quantitative bias (e.g. Business, Economics, Math, Finance or Accounting)Relevant experience evaluating economic damages in business litigation cases (5 years minimum)Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality expert reports.Strong project management skills.Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.Able to meet deadlines while being detail oriented.Strong independent work ethic and leadership skills and qualities.Exceptional communication skills to support and solve our client’s questions and requests. Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications (ex. CPA, ASA, CVA, ABV, CFA, etc.), or have demonstrated progress towards obtaining certifications.Testimony experience preferred but not required Some of the Benefits We Have IncludeJ.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs. Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when neededGenerous PTO PolicyMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401k MatchCommuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $275,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.Please explore what we’re all about at EEO and Job AccommodationsWe embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email __and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.#LI-DS1#HP-123Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Created: 2026-03-10