at Stout Risius Ross LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.
Primary responsibilities of our Director, Mass Torts will be to manage a variety of engagements within the Disputes, Claims, and Investigations group. Directors provide value-added consulting services to clients by expanding existing relationships, cultivating new relationships, and providing excellent product delivery. Assignments primarily consist of overseeing the completion of various types of economic damages calculations and related data analysis, with specific focus on mass tort claims.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversight/performance of key client engagements
- Business development
- Preparation and/or review of written reports, exhibits and demonstratives
- Development of staff members, both technically and professionally
- Interaction with clients in engagement-management role
- Development of skills and technical expertise to facilitate delivery of services
- Delivery of marketing and/or technical presentations
- Development of practice management systems to enhance ability to deliver work product and develop staff
- Pursuit of professional advancement through designations and continuing education
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong leadership abilities
- Excellent client-management skills
- Critical and logical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to critically analyze financial statements and other financial documents
- Ability to critique alternative arguments/opinions
- Ability to work with changing client-imposed deadlines
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas - will live the Stout core values
- Experience and expertise in mass tort claims, and experience with related insurance analysis a plus
Education and/or Training:
- Minimum of 10 + years consulting experience in the accounting, finance or economics areas. Experience at a professional services firm preferred.
- 4-year degree, advanced degree a plus
- Designations welcome (CPA, CFA, ASA, CMA, CIRA, CTP, CFE)
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Why Stout?
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives,...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
