Forensic & Valuation Services Consultant

Description

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton's team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work.

About the Team

Dean Dorton's Forensic 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.

About the Role

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical (Client Work)

• 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, PitchBook, and IBISWorld.
• Apply appropriate valuation methods (DCF, guideline public company, precedent transactions, etc.) and clearly articulate underlying assumptions.

Behavioral (Client and Team Interaction)

Non-Charge (Firm Contributions)

Experience & Qualifications

Software & Tools

The Fun Stuff

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Dean Dorton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization. We encourage you to apply for our available positions, even if you don't necessarily check every box on the description.