Forensic & Valuation Services Consultant

Forensic & Valuation Services Consultant

Business Consulting Cincinnati,Ohio Raleigh,North Carolina

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Dean Dorton’s F orensic and Valuation Services team plays a critical role in helping clients make informed decisions in complex and often high‑stakes situations. Our team specializes in providing litigation support, forensic accounting, business valuations, and financial consulting services for a wide range of clients across industries. Whether it’s assisting with dispute resolution, performing business valuations for mergers and acquisitions, or investigating financial irregularities, our FVS team delivers clarity and confidence.

The FVS Consultant is a key contributor in delivering high‑impact advisory work, with increasing responsibility for client interaction, project execution, and technical analysis. As a Consultant, you will lead sections of engagements, conduct in‑depth financial analysis, and assist in developing expert reports and courtroom exhibits. You will also mentor Associates and help drive continuous improvement across the practice.

This position is ideal for someone who has built a strong technical foundation and is ready to deepen their expertise in forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation support—while beginning to lead projects and client relationships.

• Perform complex business valuations for transaction, tax, financial reporting, and litigation purposes.
• Conduct forensic investigations involving allegations of fraud, misconduct, economic damages, and financial irregularities.
• Analyze financial data, tax returns, and business operations to identify risks, trends, and key drivers of value.
• Build and refine valuation and damages models in Excel, and assist in preparing narrative and visual client deliverables.
• Develop expert reports and litigation exhibits that are client‑ready and withstand legal scrutiny.
• Conduct research on industry trends, precedent transactions, and economic factors using databases like Capital IQ, Pitch Book , and IBISWorld.
• Apply appropriate valuation methods (DCF, guideline public company, precedent transactions, etc.) and clearly articulate underlying assumptions.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for sections of client engagements; communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for clients, attorneys, and team members.
• Help manage project timelines, budgets, and workflow for junior team members.
• Actively coach and develop Associates through on‑the‑job training, feedback, and delegation.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment that emphasizes continuous learning.

• Participate in business development activities such as proposal preparation, networking, or marketing initiatives.
• Help identify process improvements, templates, and tools to enhance engagement quality and efficiency.
• Deliver internal trainings or contribute to knowledge sharing within the FVS team.
• Represent Dean Dorton at professional events or industry conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field required.
• CPA, ASA, ABV, or CVA designation preferred or actively pursuing.
• 2–4 years of experience in public accounting, valuation, consulting, or forensic accounting.
• Strong foundation in valuation methods, financial modeling, and forensic analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with legal counsel, external auditors, or expert witnesses is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Familiarity with case management software such as Clio
• Experience with financial modeling and data visualization tools (e.g., Power
  
  BI ) preferred.