Director of Forensic Accounting & Fiduciary Services

Salary: $120K–$160K

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Forensic Accounting & Fiduciary Services to join a highly respected professional services organization. This is a unique opportunity to lead sophisticated financial engagements, mentor a talented team, and serve as a trusted advisor on high-profile fiduciary and court-appointed matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accounting and tax professionals, providing coaching and performance management for staff.
• Establish best practices and engagement standards across the accounting and tax function.
• Oversee a portfolio of fiduciary and litigation support engagements.
• Serve as the accounting ledger on court-appointed and fiduciary assignments.
• Manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate financial findings and recommendations to attorneys, courts, trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and fraud allegations.
• Reconstruct accounting records and financial statements.
• Analyze business operations and cash flows.
• Prepare expert-quality reports and supporting documentation for legal proceedings and stakeholder review.
• Oversee the preparation and review of individual and corporate tax filings.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and tax issues.
• Develop technical accounting memoranda and financial analyses.
• Partner with internal and external advisors on tax planning and reporting matters.
• Serve in Interim Controller/CFO capacities as needed.
• Develop financial forecasts and cash flow analyses.
• Support business valuations and distressed asset management engagements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct accounting experience with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• 3+ years of experience with a Big 4 or nationwide CPA firm.
• MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Analysis.
• Experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, fraud investigations, or insolvency services preferred.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy, receivership, trust, estate, or court-appointed matters preferred.
• Strong business judgment, exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, and outstanding communication skills.
• Experience in insolvency services or leadership roles within a CPA firm or corporate finance environment will be highly valued.

About the organization

Our client is a well-established financial and consulting services firm known for delivering specialized fiduciary and investigative consulting solutions across a wide range of industries. Employees enjoy challenging and meaningful work, a collaborative culture, and a strong commitment to professional development and continuing education.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) with 100% employer contribution.
• Cell phone reimbursements.
• Unlimited paid time off.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based at our client’s downtown Portland office.