Senior Manager, Forensic Advisory & Expert Witness (Sydney)

McGrathNicol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Additional leave options

Employee assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Social and community engagement

Job summary

McGrathNicol in Sydney is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join our Forensic team. You will lead expert witness engagements, oversee financial analyses and valuations, and mentor junior staff.

The role offers ownership of significant client work, opportunities to shape disputes advice, and strong development support including a generous leave policy and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in forensic accounting, disputes advisory, valuations or related advisory environment.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proven experience leading engagements, managing client relationships and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead expert witness, forensic accounting and disputes advisory engagements.
• Prepare and review expert reports, financial analyses, valuations and financial models.
• Manage client, legal adviser and other stakeholder relationships throughout engagements.
• Analysis of commercial issues for expert witness with focus on valuation, corporate finance, loss analysis and diligence.
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members.
• Support business development and contribute to growth of the practice.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Report writing

Education

CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Company: McGrathNicol
Division: Advisory
Department: Forensic
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Application Closing Date: 31 December 2026

About Us

McGrathNicol is an independent professional services firm specialising in Cyber, Deals, Forensic, Performance, Restructuring, and Risk & Compliance. For more than 20 years, we have supported organisations to navigate critical moments, from growth and transformation through to financial stress and uncertainty, across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Guided by our values – Understanding, Commitment and Impact – we are client-focused, collaborative and committed to creating an environment where our people can do their best work and continue to grow their careers.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join our Forensic team in Sydney. This role offers the opportunity to build your profile in a specialist expert witness and disputes practice, working on complex, high-value matters alongside respected industry practitioners. You will be exposed to a diverse range of engagements, have the autonomy to take ownership of significant client work, and play a key role in the continued growth and success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead expert witness, forensic accounting and disputes advisory engagements
• Prepare and review expert reports, financial analyses, valuations and financial models
• Manage client, legal adviser and other stakeholder relationships throughout engagements
• Analysis of commercial issues for expert witness with a focus on valuation, corporate finance, loss analysis and diligence
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members
• Support business development and contribute to the growth of the practice
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through exceptional client service and technical expertise.

About You

• CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant experience in forensic accounting, disputes advisory, valuations, transaction services or a related advisory environment
• Strong accounting, financial analysis and financial modelling capabilities
• Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Proven experience leading engagements, managing client relationships and mentoring team members
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex and sensitive matters.

Why Join Us?

At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in an empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact. We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.