Forensic Manager

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About the role

The Forensic Manager will join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group) and can be based out of any of the following office locations: Princeton, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; Braintree, MA; Providence, RI; Buffalo, NY. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days in the office per week.

The FVS Group supports clients and attorneys through investigation, financial analysis, and expert testimony, handling matters such as forensic accounting, ownership disputes, marital dissolution, economic damages, post-acquisition disputes, white-collar crime, and estate matters.

Forensic Managers oversee associates, perform investigative and financial analyses, and work directly with Senior Managers, Principals, and Partners. They have the opportunity to grow into an expert witness role.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and counsel to obtain documents
• Develop a forensic plan for engagements and manage a team of associates to implement it
• Summarize and interpret relevant financial information and records
• Develop forensic accounting and dispute/economic damage analysis
• Assist in the preparation of expert reports and other deliverables
• Critique opposing expert reports in preparation of rebuttal expert reports
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA License
• CFE, CFF, and/or ABV credentials preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in forensic accounting with at least 1 year at a manager level
• Strong work ethic and excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff as part of a team or independently

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $130,000 to $170,000. In addition to base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts consider factors such as role, hiring location, and individual skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

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