Sikich is hiring a Director- Valuation & Forensic - Sikich Careers

Sikich is hiring a Director of Valuation & Forensic to lead a key practice area. This role reports to the Principal in Charge of Valuation & Forensic and is central to executing complex valuation assignments and driving departmental growth.

What You'll Do

• Identify, develop, and close external leads for business valuation services across financial statement reporting, litigation, transactions, taxation, and financing.
• Work closely with equipment and real estate professionals on multi-disciplinary assignments.
• Prepare client contracts and engagement letters according to company standards.
• Lead the planning and execution of assignments, including proper staffing and time budgets.
• Participate in regular engagement review and quality control processes.
• Maintain a 50% chargeability rate.
• Participate in department-wide training initiatives and the recruiting program.
• Participate in firm-wide marketing efforts within various industry niches.
• Maintain current knowledge through continuing education and professional organization involvement, applying it to new growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Current certification as an ASA or ABV.
• 10 to 20 years of direct previous experience in business valuation.
• Recognized expert in business valuation and intangible asset appraisal with specific experience and contacts in tax, transaction, litigation, financing, and financial statement reporting.
• Superior skills in financial modeling and expert-level financial analysis.
• Proven ability to generate revenue and successfully complete projects for attorneys and business entities, with the capacity to source and close $1 million in revenue annually.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with real estate and equipment specialists.
• Superior project planning, management, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to train staff and provide excellent quality control and client service.
• Extensive testimony experience in a range of matters.
• Active membership in relevant professional associations, including committee participation and speaking engagements.
• Active in producing thought leadership and collaborating with marketing personnel.
• Ability to work with other company specialties for cross-selling and complex consulting.
• A Servant Leader focused on employee engagement and development.
• Solutions Focused, collaborative, able to instill trust, and skilled in gaining support and influencing others.

Nice to Have

• MBA or MA in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification.

Team & Environment

This role reports directly to the Principal in Charge of Valuation & Forensic.

Benefits & Compensation

• The midpoint of the salary range is $202,350.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated on the first day.
• Paid holidays, including time off the last week of the year when work permits.
• Comprehensive wellness program with rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days and four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee and client referral bonus programs.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program with paid time to volunteer.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates within the United States.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.