[Remote] Forensic Accountant, Family Law
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. J.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that provides technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to clients. They are seeking a Senior Consultant in their Economic Damages & Valuations team to support forensic accounting engagements primarily focused on family law and matrimonial matters.
Responsibilities
- Perform forensic accounting analyses in family law and matrimonial matters
- Analyze personal and business financial records, including bank statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and QuickBooks files
- Trace income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and identify potential hidden or dissipated assets
- Prepare lifestyle analyses, income analyses, net worth analyses, and cash flow reconstructions
- Assist in business valuation engagements
- Prepare expert reports, schedules, exhibits, and other litigation support materials
- Support directors in discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
- Maintain organized workpapers and meet court and litigation deadlines
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of forensic accounting experience with substantial family law exposure
- Experience supporting litigation and expert witness engagements
- Strong understanding of equitable distribution
- Strong understanding of income available for support
- Strong understanding of tracing separate vs. marital property
- Strong understanding of business owner compensation analysis
- Strong understanding of cash flow and lifestyle analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and financial analysis tools
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
- Ability to review and analyze complex financial documentation with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a litigation-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced setting
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefits
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
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