Senior Consultant, Economic Damages & Valuations

Company Description Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Economic Damages & Valuation team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of consulting and business litigation but also be flexible and a strategic thinker, able to take on a variety of tasks. The Team and Job Summary: The ideal candidate for this position possesses a minimum of 2 years of work experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably with exposure to forensic accounting, forensic economics, or valuation. A strong background in financial statement analysis and expert report preparation is required. A Senior Consultant will be responsible for reviewing documents and preparing analysis across multiple projects simultaneously. The most successful experts in our organization have a strong desire to learn and apply the methodologies used for evaluating economic damages. They constantly apply strong analytical and writing skills to produce expert reports to support our clients. Job Responsibilities: • Helping with complex business litigation engagements to evaluate economic damages • Interacting with clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the engagement • Providing insight and expertise on arenaflex industries, markets, and competitor information • Preparing damages analyses, including determining appropriate methodologies and building and reviewing financial models • Review and analyze reports of opposing damages experts Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree with strong quantitative bias (e.g. Business, Economics, Math, Finance or Accounting) • Relevant experience in accounting, finance, or economics • Proficient in arenaflex Excel and arenaflex 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. Physical and Mental Job Qualifications: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Ability to travel as needed. Additional Information Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.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 needed. • Flexible Time Off policy • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k Match • Commuter Benefits. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000. 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 Duties Please 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 www.jsheld.com. EEO and Job Accommodations We 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 [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-DS1 #HP-123 Apply tot his job

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