Forensic Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Forensic Manager to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group). The Forensic Manager 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 will be 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. Our group handles matters involving Forensic Accounting, Ownership Disputes, Marital Dissolution, Economic Damages, Post Acquisition Disputes, White Collar Crime, and Estate matters, among others.

Forensic Managers oversee associates, perform investigative and financial analyses, and work directly with Senior Managers, Principals, and Partners to advance a particular matter. Forensic Managers will have the opportunity to grow into an expert witness in their own right.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients and counsel to obtain documents
• Developing a forensic plan for the respective engagement and managing a team of associates to implement the plan
• Summarizing and interpreting relevant financial information and records
• Developing forensic accounting and dispute/economic damage analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of expert reports and other deliverables
• Critiquing opposing expert reports in preparation of rebuttal expert reports
• Assisting 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
• 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

Benefits

In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $130,000 to $170,000. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications.