Forensic Accountant, Family Law

JS HELD LLC • Greenwood Village, CO • 1h ago

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 an experienced forensic accounting professional to join our Economic Damages & Valuations

team as a Senior Consultant

, supporting engagements primarily focused on family law and matrimonial matters. This role works closely with testifying experts, directors, and practice leadership to analyze complex financial information, prepare reports and exhibits, and support all phases of litigation, including discovery, mediation, depositions, and trial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional ready to take on increased responsibility in case leadership, client relationships, and team development. The role includes managing engagements from initiation through expert testimony or settlement within a fast-paced litigation consulting environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience in forensic accounting or family law, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Job 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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:

o Equitable distribution

o Income available for support

o Tracing separate vs. marital property

o Business owner compensation analysis

o 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

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

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

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.

FlexibleTime Off policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Commuter Benefits.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. 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.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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 a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email . Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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