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Family Law Forensic Accountant

J.S. Held LLC Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Hybrid Miami Full-time Mid-level Accounting

At a glance

Mid-level Accounting role at J.S. Held LLC. Miami · full-time · $175,000–$250,000 base.

SalaryStated by J.S. Held LLC
$175,000 – $250,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from J.S. Held LLCOur estimate for the market: $69,219–$144,375Median $112,188
Above the market median of $112,188 for mid-level accounting roles in Miami.
Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $112,188. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationMiami
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$175,000–$250,000
PostedAug 6, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead family-law forensic matters involving business valuations, income, lifestyle, property tracing and cash flow
  • Coordinate timelines and case tasks across concurrent engagements, then check work for accuracy
  • Explain financial findings to clients and provide testimony as an expert witness
  • Guide junior analysts and associates, review their work and support their professional growth
  • Track relevant changes in forensic accounting, divorce tax issues and family-law case decisions

What you bring

  • At least ten years in forensic accounting or financial litigation consulting, including substantial family-law work
  • A bachelor’s degree and prior experience testifying in expert matters
  • Background overseeing engagements and supervising junior colleagues
  • You can write, analyze and communicate complex financial findings clearly to legal audiences

Who this fits

This senior role suits a forensic accountant ready to lead cases, manage client relationships and develop junior staff. You must be able to commute to Miami or relocate there, and travel as needed.

From the employer

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

This role is ideal for an experienced forensic professional ready to take on greater responsibility in case leadership, client relationships, and team development within a litigation consulting practice focused exclusively on matrimonial and family law matters. The Director will work closely with practice leadership while managing engagements from initiation through expert testimony or settlement.

Role is based in Miami, Florida - individuals must be commutable to Miami or open to relocation.

Engagement Management

  • Lead and manage forensic engagements in matrimonial litigation, including business valuation, income analysis, lifestyle analysis, tracing of separate vs. marital property, and cash flow analysis.
  • Oversee day-to-day case workflow, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent matters.
  • Prepare and review work product to ensure accuracy.
  • Provide expert witness testimony and work closely with clients to build strong, lasting relationships.

Team Leadership

  • Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff including analysts and associates.
  • Provide technical guidance and review work product for quality and consistency.
  • Contribute to staff training and professional development initiatives.

Technical Excellence

  • Maintain current knowledge of developments in forensic accounting standards, family law, tax implications in divorce, and relevant case law.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in forensic accounting or financial litigation consulting, with meaningful focus on matrimonial or family law matters.
  • Foundation of testifying experience required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Experience managing engagements and supervising junior staff.
  • Exposure to expert witness work and family law proceedings required.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to translate complex financial findings for legal audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA highly preferred; CFF, CVA, CDFA or CFE designation strongly preferred or actively in progress.
  • Master’s Degree.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

  • Travel as needed.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

  • Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
  • Flexible Time Off policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.