01 Nov
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Baker Tilly US
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Sydney
01 Nov
Baker Tilly US
Sydney
Overview BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Overview BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Responsibilities
Job Description
As a Director, this individual must display the leadership skills to currently be, or be on track to be, a Principal.
We are looking for someone who can work alongside the existing senior Melbourne team to continue to grow and develop Baker Tilly's litigation and expert witness practice in Melbourne, offer deep disputes expertise, maintain strong relationships in the legal market, and generate new business opportunities for Baker Tilly. The Director is responsible for multiple technically specialised and complex litigation, disputes, valuation, forensic accounting, and expert witness engagements or projects. They effectively execute client service, staff development, practice development, collaborative delivery, working relationships, quality control and other responsibilities specific to the group or function. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- The following is an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Director and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.
- Gathers information about subject businesses as necessary to complete assigned litigation, disputes, and expert witness engagements, on site where needed.
- Leads and works with engagement teams in analysing data and preparing calculations, schedules, expert reports, and other client deliverables.
- Provides valuable financial insight and clarity to clients during all stages of an engagement, from case theory development through to expert witness testimony.
- Is impeccably prepared and effectively handles meetings and calls with clients, instructing solicitors, counsel, experts, opposing parties, and other stakeholders.
Maintains active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, meet deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively.
- Effectively delegates and supervises project assignments to the appropriate staff level.
- Collaborates with senior Melbourne team members, colleagues across other Asia Pacific offices, and the firm as a whole to share expertise, coordinate resources, and deliver high-quality client outcomes.
- Is involved in recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining professional and support staff. Responsible for staff mentoring and career development.
- Maintains exceptional attention to detail. Strives for error-free work product and communications. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: (BD)
- Independently and jointly with Principals and colleagues across Asia Pacific and the broader firm, grows the Melbourne litigation and expert witness practice and promotes the broad range of the firm's capabilities.
- Uses an established network in the legal market to identify, nurture, and convert litigation, arbitration, expert witness, forensic accounting, valuation, and disputes opportunities.
- Develops and executes transparent client development plans in coordination with the existing senior Melbourne team and other Baker Tilly contacts worldwide.
- Teams with others on proposals, pursuits, and BD calls.
- Maintains and expands relationships with law firms, counsel, corporates, insurers, litigation funders, and other relevant referral sources.
- Writes articles for various industry, firm, and other publications.
- Actively participates in professional organisations, client functions, events, and lunches. Conducts presentations and seminars.
- Maintains consistent involvement in industry functions and involves staff where
📌 Forensics Litigation (Sydney)
🏢 Baker Tilly US
📍 Sydney