Senior Consultant - Forensic Accounting & Damages

Main Duties

Leading Analysis & Discovery Support: Oversee the "heavy lifting" of technical financial analyses and investigations. You will perform detailed financial analysis and develop financial models from transactional and other financial data for use in expert reports.

Project & People Management: Serve as the primary supervisor for junior consultants. You will manage daily workflows, perform quality control reviews of staff work, and mentor team members. You will also be expected to manage budgets and project schedules, and timely report findings and progress to management.

Client Engagement: Act as a central point of contact for clients and legal counsel. This includes leading data collection efforts, providing project status updates, and participating in meetings to discuss preliminary findings and strategy.

Expert Reporting & Exhibits: Will assist with drafting expert reports, rebuttals, and memos, as well as preparing visual exhibits for use in arbitration or trial.

Business Development Support: Assist leadership in the growth of the practice by contributing to the preparation of proposals, industry presentations, and attend networking events.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field is required.
• A Master's degree (MBA or MAcc) and professional certifications such as CPA or CFE are highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory (complex formulas, data modeling, and visualization).
• Experience with database management or specialized accounting software (e.g., Deltek, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction accounting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), or commercial litigation procedures is highly desirable.

Skills And Abilities

• Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to articulate technical findings clearly to both internal leadership and external clients.
• Professional Rigor: A high degree of discretion and attention to detail. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict, court-mandated deadlines.