Family Law Litigation Support Director

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC(doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Our Forensic Valuation and Ligation Support team is looking for a Director in Nashville, TN or the surrounding market. This person’s primary focus will be providing litigation support services to family law attorneys. They will play a key role in business development, i.e. foster relationships with current referral sources, developing new relationships, overseeing projects, and developing staff. Engagements would include analyses of income, expenses and marital estates, valuation of closely held businesses, and expert witness services. This person will have experience as, or the desire to be, a testifying expert. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing team members, providing suggestions and feedback to improve the firm’s processes related to our service offerings, and drive business development initiatives in your market.

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Responsibilities
• Lead family law engagements utilizing analysts, senior consultants, and managers to support the expert witness.
• Develop case strategy, manage client expectations and multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Participate in developing business from existing and prospective clients by expanding relationships.
• Participate in marketing and business development efforts including webinars, presentations, and events.
• Act as key point of contact with client.
• Handle billing and other project management tasks.
• Coaching, advising, and directing team members in managing and meeting client expectations.
• Consult on family law engagements and provide valuable financial insight and clarity to counsel during all stages of a business dispute, from case theory development and discovery to expert witness testimony.
• Manage, with attention to detail, the assembly, maintenance, and finalization of working papers that support the expert opinions and/or calculations. Present findings in a succinct manner targeted to the knowledge base of your audience.
• Review reports and assist the expert witness in preparing for trial.
• Participate in deposition and trial settings, including assisting with preparations leading up to depositions and trials.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
•7+ years of related experience (emphasis on family law/litigation support services)
•One or more certifications (or work towards certification): CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, ASA, CVA, MAFF ; CPA preferred
•Strong financial analysis skills and Microsoft Excel skills
•Strong interpersonal skills and active participation in networking
•Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.