Forensic Accounting Manager

About the role

The Forensic Accounting Manager is a key member of our advisory leadership team, responsible for leading forensic accounting and litigation support engagements, managing client relationships, and developing team members. This role blends technical forensic expertise with leadership and client advisory skills—providing opportunities to manage complex investigations, mentor professionals, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the Forensic Services practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage forensic accounting and litigation support engagements from start to finish, ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and within budget.
• Review workpapers, analyses, and reports prepared by Associates and Senior Associates.
• Conduct and oversee complex financial analyses including lost profits, economic damages, fraud investigations, and tracing analyses.
• Perform forensic investigations involving financial irregularities, fraud, or disputes.
• Analyze financial records, accounting systems, and transactional data to identify trends, inconsistencies, or evidence relevant to disputes or investigations.
• Research and interpret relevant standards, regulations, and case law, applying professional judgment to unique client situations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported expert reports and presentations for clients, attorneys, and courts.
• Maintain technical proficiency with applicable standards and software tools used in forensic and litigation support engagements.
• Identify potential risk areas in engagements and ensure compliance with firm quality control standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• CPA or CFE designation (or active pursuit) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, or financial consulting, including supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency and experience analyzing large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting expert or investigative reports.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Software & Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Power BI or other data visualization tools
• CaseWare, Adobe Acrobat, and other forensic or litigation support tools