Advisory Manager - Forensic & Restructuring

Bpm-LLP; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Well-being resources

Flexibility & time off

Professional development

Job summary

BPM, a leading advisory firm, seeks an Advisory Manager in the Forensics & Restructuring practice. You will lead client engagements involving forensic accounting, investigations, and restructuring initiatives, working with attorneys, business owners, and executives.

You will mentor associates, develop client relationships, and deliver detailed reports and expert documentation while ensuring adherence to professional standards. This hybrid role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required; pursuit of CFE recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic accounting investigations, fraud risk assessments, and litigation support engagements.
• Manage restructuring assignments including insolvency analysis, turnaround strategies, and creditor negotiations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of associates and senior associates; provide performance feedback and career development guidance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Prepare and review detailed reports, presentations, and expert witness documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across BPM to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigations

Restructuring

Client engagement management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent and collaborative work

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CFE recommended

Job description

BPM - where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As an Advisory Manager within BPM's Forensics & Restructuring practice, you will play a critical role in helping clients navigate complex financial challenges, disputes, investigations, and business transitions. In this role, you will lead client engagements involving forensic accounting, financial investigations, litigation support, business disputes, restructuring initiatives, and other complex advisory matters. You'll work directly with attorneys, business owners, executives, and stakeholders to analyze financial information, uncover key facts, quantify economic impacts, and develop actionable recommendations.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.

Note: Candidates residing within commuting distance of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid work schedule.

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

What you get:

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility
• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University

Responsibilities:

• Lead forensic accounting investigations, fraud risk assessments, and litigation support engagements.
• Manage restructuring assignments including insolvency analysis, turnaround strategies, and creditor negotiations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of associates and senior associates; provide performance feedback and career development guidance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Prepare and review detailed reports, presentations, and expert witness documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across BPM to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required; pursuit of CFE recommended.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, restructuring, or advisory services.
• Prior experience managing direct reports and leading client engagements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and financial modeling.

$120,000 - $150,000 a year

Compensation reflects multiple factors including experience, certifications, skills, and geographic differentials,

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

Wondering if you should apply?

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.