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DLA, LLC

<div>Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Forensic Accounting or Corporate Investigations Consulting?

At DLA, we help our clients tackle complex financial disputes, fraud matters, and investigative challenges while making sure our people have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive. Our Forensic, Valuation &amp; Litigation Support (FVLS) practice works closely with litigation attorneys, corporate boards, and executive teams to uncover financial facts, resolve disputes, and support high-stakes legal matters.

We&rsquo;re currently looking for a Partner, Corporate Investigations to join our FVLS team. If you&rsquo;re ready to build and grow an investigations practice while working on complex litigation-driven matters, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

What You&rsquo;ll Do

As a leader at the firm, you will help expand DLA&rsquo;s Corporate Investigations capability while leading complex client engagements. Your day-to-day may include:
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Leading complex forensic accounting investigations involving fraud, financial misconduct, and disputed financial matters
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Conducting or overseeing financial record reconstruction, asset tracing, and financial analysis in support of litigation and disputes
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Providing litigation support, including expert analyses, financial evidence review, and preparation of expert reports
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Serving as an expert or consulting expert in matters involving financial fraud, accounting irregularities, or commercial disputes
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Investigating allegations such as financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, embezzlement, insider trading, securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, and whistleblower claims
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Building relationships with litigation attorneys, white collar defense attorneys, trial lawyers, bankruptcy attorneys, and other dispute-focused referral sources
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Leading teams performing forensic analysis and investigative work across multiple industries
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Managing client engagements while ensuring high-quality service and strong engagement economics
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Collaborating with other DLA practices to support complex commercial disputes and investigations
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Helping grow the FVLS investigations practice through thought leadership, networking, and market visibility
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What You&rsquo;ll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
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15+ years of experience in forensic accounting, corporate investigations, litigation consulting, or financial disputes
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Experience investigating complex financial matters such as fraud investigations, financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, embezzlement, securities fraud, insider trading, Ponzi schemes, or whistleblower allegations
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Experience performing forensic analyses including reconstruction of financial records, asset tracing, and detailed financial analysis to support disputes or investigations
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Prior experience providing litigation support, preparing expert analyses, or participating in matters that may involve expert testimony
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Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, CFF, ABV, ASA, or CFA are a plus
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Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with litigation attorneys and other legal professionals who serve as referral sources for investigations and disputes work
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Experience leading investigative teams and managing complex engagements in a consulting or advisory environment
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Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex financial matters to attorneys, clients, and non-financial stakeholders
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Why DLA

We&rsquo;re not your typical firm. DLA combines the expertise of a national advisory practice with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing firm. You&rsquo;ll work with leaders who value your voice, invest in your growth, and support your career journey.

Here&rsquo;s what sets us apart:
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Better work-life balance compared to traditional audit firms
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Flexible PTO (plus your birthday as a holiday)
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Direct client exposure and collaboration with firm leadership
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Clear path to leadership and Partner
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Hybrid work model with flexibility built in
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401(k) match, referral programs, and comprehensive benefits
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Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for advisory work, you&rsquo;ll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. 
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Partner – Corporate Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Disputes (DC)

The Washington Post

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 Join the future of news
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you&rsquo;ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
 
 
 
 About Our Team
 
 
 
 The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand &amp; Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering &amp; Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing &amp; Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
 
 
 
 Why This Role Matters
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for editing interns who will support the deputy opinion editor for bylined pieces. Our paid interns will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed submissions and perform other tasks as needed. These interns should have a keen understanding of style, grammar and sentence structure, and must be able to edit for clarity, accuracy and voice. Working occasional nights and weekends, the ability to work calmly under intense deadlines, and strong news judgement are also requirements.
 
 
 Session Options:
 
 
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 Session 1: 01/05/2026 to 03/13/2026 Application Deadline: 10/30/2025
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 Session 2: 03/23/2026 to 05/29/2026 Application Deadline: 12/20/2025
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 Session 3: 06/08/2026 to 08/14/2026 Application Deadline: 04/01/2026
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 Session 4: 09/07/2026 to 11/20/2026 Application Deadline: 07/01/2026
 
 
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 Please include the following in your application
 
 
 
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 3 relevant clips that demonstrate the ability to report and communicate in sharp, clear ways
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 An original video clip under 2 minutes meant for social media, reacting to a news story, and making a clear argument.
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 If you are not able to upload a video file due to file size limitations, please include a link to a video hosted elsewhere in your resume or cover letter.
 
 
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 What Motivates You
 
 
 
 
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 You believe in the power of opinion journalism to reach, engage and challenge audiences.
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 You have strong attention to detail and communication skills.
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 You are comfortable in fast-moving environments and on deadline.
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 You are excited about tackling new challenges and gaining hands-on experience in national media.
 
 
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 Skills And Experience You Bring
 
 
 
 We are looking for college juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates.
 
 
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 All work must be submitted in English.
 
 
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 Collaboration makes us stronger. That&rsquo;s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.
 
 
 
 
 Your story awaits. Apply today!
 
 
 
 Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
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