Secretariat Intl
Associate Director - Investigations and Disputes Denver, Colorado, United States
Secretariat Intl, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Associate Director - Investigations and Disputes
Chart Your Journey at Secretariat
From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT THE FIRM Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you. Make your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT Our Damages & Valuations team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world’s foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal . We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location. RESPONSIBILITIES Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, excellent communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international forensic investigators practice. Our practice works on large and complex commercial investigation matters involving misappropriations of assets, fraud, post-acquisition disputes, bribery & corruption, forensic accounting investigations, securities fraud, and myriad other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give successful candidates exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating audit, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees. REQUIREMENTS Conduct financial, technical accounting, and industry research Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS Analyze accounting, financial and other business records, and report findings to other team members Assist with e-discovery reviews and analysis Assist with the preparation of damages and other forensic accounting reports and presentations Assist with the preparation of reports examining the conclusions of other experts Communicate with clients and counsel Prepare for and attend client meetings, hearings, trials and mediations Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements QUALIFICATIONS Requisite professional designations and work experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar, from an accredited university or college 6+ years of prior experience in the audit practice of a Big Four accounting firm Strong technical accounting and audit skills Some prior experience in forensic investigations would be an asset Certified Public Accountant Strong writing skills to complement analytics Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team’s time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines The ability to manage team members, both junior and senior, as well as external stakeholders The ability to work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills The desire to join in with, and lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint The ability to travel as needed Ability to mentor junior staff Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus Please note that the only remote locations being considered is Portland, Oregon. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Secretariat’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Disability Status: Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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Chart Your Journey at Secretariat
From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT THE FIRM Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you. Make your impact at Secretariat. ABOUT Our Damages & Valuations team As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world’s foremost experts and advisors. The facts prove it. We are ranked #4 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2023, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who’s Who Legal . We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists – all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location. RESPONSIBILITIES Exceptional analytical skills, solid quantitative training, excellent communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat. Successful candidates will join an expanding domestic and international forensic investigators practice. Our practice works on large and complex commercial investigation matters involving misappropriations of assets, fraud, post-acquisition disputes, bribery & corruption, forensic accounting investigations, securities fraud, and myriad other domestic and international disputes. These cases will give successful candidates exposure to unique, complex, interesting issues, often integrating audit, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees. REQUIREMENTS Conduct financial, technical accounting, and industry research Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS Analyze accounting, financial and other business records, and report findings to other team members Assist with e-discovery reviews and analysis Assist with the preparation of damages and other forensic accounting reports and presentations Assist with the preparation of reports examining the conclusions of other experts Communicate with clients and counsel Prepare for and attend client meetings, hearings, trials and mediations Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements QUALIFICATIONS Requisite professional designations and work experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar, from an accredited university or college 6+ years of prior experience in the audit practice of a Big Four accounting firm Strong technical accounting and audit skills Some prior experience in forensic investigations would be an asset Certified Public Accountant Strong writing skills to complement analytics Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team’s time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines The ability to manage team members, both junior and senior, as well as external stakeholders The ability to work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills The desire to join in with, and lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint The ability to travel as needed Ability to mentor junior staff Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus Please note that the only remote locations being considered is Portland, Oregon. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Secretariat’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Disability Status: Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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