Partner – Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Disputes

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Financial Investigations or Forensic Advisory?At DLA, our Forensic Valuation & Litigation Support (FVLS) team supports clients in high-stakes situations involving financial disputes, accounting-driven conflicts, and allegations of financial misconduct. We partner with attorneys, boards, and executive teams to deliver rigorous forensic accounting analyses, defensible GAAP interpretations, and data-driven findings that stand up in litigation and arbitration. If you’re passionate about complex financial investigations and want to build a practice in a people-first firm, you’ll find meaningful work here with a team that values People First, are Driven to Deliver, Embraces Change, and are Better Together.We’re currently looking for a Partner – Financial Investigations to join our Forensic Valuation & Litigation Support (FVLS) practice. If you're ready to lead complex financial investigations, advise senior decision-makers in contested matters, and help grow a national forensic practice while advancing your own career, we’d love to hear from you!What You’ll DoAs a leader at the firm, you will spearhead the expansion of DLA’s financial investigations capabilities through hands-on engagement leadership and practice development. Your day-to-day may include:Leading financial investigations arising from commercial disputesAnalyzing accounting records, financial statements, and solvencyInterpreting GAAP in judgmental or contested situationsDirecting forensic data analysis across ERP systemsAdvising attorneys, boards, and executive leadershipDeveloping expert reports and litigation support materialsOverseeing engagement economics, billing, and realizationGenerating business aligned to disputes and investigationsMentoring and developing forensic accounting professionals What You’ll BringWe know great leaders come from many paths. Some things we typically look for:CPA required; forensic or valuation credentials preferredExtensive experience in financial investigations or disputesDeep knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP interpretationExperience working in adversarial or high-stakes environmentsProven success advising legal counsel and senior executivesStrong leadership, judgment, and client-facing presenceEstablished business development capabilitiesClear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills Why DLAWe’re not your typical firm. DLA combines the strength of a national advisory platform with the agility and autonomy of an entrepreneurial practice. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing forensic investigations practice, collaborate closely with firm leadership, and focus on sophisticated, accounting-driven disputes rather than regulatory or compliance-heavy work. Here’s what sets us apart:Focus on complex commercial disputes, not enforcement programsAbility to build and grow your own forensic platformDirect access to firm leadership and decision-makersFlexible PTO (plus your birthday as a holiday)Hybrid work model with flexibility built in401(k) match, referral programs, and comprehensive benefits Come Be a Part of Our Success StoryAt DLA, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Driven by our mission to deliver forward-thinking, client-focused advisory services, we hire great people from all backgrounds because it makes our firm stronger. If you share our values of People First, Driven to Deliver, Evolve with Purpose, and Stronger Together, you’ll find a home here.#NowHiring #PartnerJobs #ForensicAccounting #FinancialInvestigations #ForensicConsulting #AccountingCareers #DisputeAdvisory #ProfessionalServices #WomenInForensics #InclusiveWorkplace #ConsultingCareers #CPAJobs