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Whitley Penn lists this Forensic & Litigation Services Managing Director – Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Forensic & Litigation Services Managing Director – Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes
Job Category : FLVS
Requisition Number : FOREN
Posted : September 1, 2026
Full-Time
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Austin, TX 78746, USA
Description
Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Forensic & Litigation Services (FLS) Managing Director to join our team! The FLS – Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes department provides analysis, advice, and expert testimony to attorneys and clients involved in intellectual property and commercial disputes. The FLS Managing Director is responsible for directing, administering and coordinating client assignments. This position will work closely with management and outside counsel to ensure that business strategies and tactics are effectively implemented and a high-level of client services is achieved.
Whitley Penn has become one ofthe fastestgrowing public accounting firms by providingexceptional, personalizedservice that reaches far beyond traditional accounting.In addition toAudit and Taxsolutions, we offer awiderange of Advisoryand Consulting services.Weworkin collaborative teams with an emphasis onan open-door policy,entrepreneurial thinking, and awell-builtculture.At Whitley Penn, welearn, innovate, andachieveby sharing knowledge, embracingnew ideas, and working together.We’relooking for professionals who think likeowners and want to bepartof shaping a high-growth firm.
Title: Managing Director
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Forensic & Litigation Services – Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes
Location: Austin
Office Expectations/Hours: Hybrid (Mon, Tues, Thurs in office); general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed
What You Will Do
Calculate economic damages in different types of matters, such as litigation matters involving patent, trademark, and copy right infringement, theft of trade secrets, breach of contract, business valuation, solvency, fraud, business interruption, personal injury, wrongful death, and wrongful termination
Make strategic recommendations on the directions of cases based on analyzing details and risks
Ensure all documents and reports have been reviewed and the relevant facts are given to the expert witness or individual testifying
Attend client meetings with or without Partners to determine scope of engagement and continued client expectations
Review the work of Associates, Senior Associates, Associate Directors, and Directors and provide feedback for corrections and changes, if needed; ensure staff’s work is completed in timely manner
Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted, consolidation of information, etc.); spell check, foot, and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis
Assist in delivering complete reports to the testifying expert; the presented work product should be completed as if it is going to the attorneys/clients and should be accompanied by relevant supporting documents
Ensure client engagements are managed efficiently and effectively and ensure all deliverables are completed in a timely manner and before relevant due dates
Prepare the testifying expert for depositions and trials, ensuring the file is well-organized and all work papers and important documents are compiled in a binder for a quick and easy review by the testifying expert
Work closely with the testifying expert in developing an outline for testimony and demonstrative exhibits for trial
Initiate business development activities and develop an internal and external circle of influence
Participate in networking events, marketing events, and training
Lead departmental training for associate-level professionals and foster a learning environment of continuous improvement
Assist in recruiting, developing training material, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs
Assist with administrative functions and management of the FLS Commercial & Intellectual Property Disputes department
What You Need to Get Here
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics; advanced degree in a related field a plus
A CPA license is preferred and/or other suitable professional credentials or designations as needed
9+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance culminating into a leadership role including management experience, preferably in a consulting environment
A broad background and knowledge in litigation/expert services and the calculation of damages in different types of matters is required
Proficiency in use of technology and accounting programs including MS Office
Ability to manage and lead teams
Ethics and compliance
Why Whitley Penn
Our total rewardsareincrediblycompetitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients.Exploresome of our benefits below:
Firm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4 th and year end
25 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
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