Associate, Disputes and Investigations

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Disputes and Investigations Associate to support complex fraud investigations, forensic accounting, and litigation support. You will work with a team to resolve financial issues across a range of projects, developing analyses and client deliverables.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven analysis, and a proactive mindset, with opportunities to grow and specialize within the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Working towards or completion of CPA, CFE, or CFF certifications.
• 1-2 years of experience in audit or forensic and disputes consulting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal skills - good team player under pressure.
• Flexibility to accommodate client needs and office-based work.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and organize large data sets for investigations.
• Assist with compiling and documenting information in disputes or accounting matters.
• Contribute to complex financial models and analyses.
• Document methodologies and sources for analyses.
• Assist in drafting expert reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Perform quality control of expert reports and deliverables.
• Develop solutions and think outside the box to resolve problems.
• Balance multiple client projects and responsibilities.
• Communicate findings clearly to the engagement team and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexible work schedule

Office-based work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA / CFE / CFF certifications in progress or completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals. We are recognized by Global Arbitration Review as one of the leading firms of independent experts for arbitration and considered a top three firm by Who’s Who Legal based on the number of experts across the globe. Our clients include the most respected insurance companies, major banks, leading law firms, private equity firms and well-known corporations and upper-mid-sized companies.

How you will contribute

You will be working closely with a team to resolve complex matters that pose a threat or disruption to normal operations for our clients. You will support incisive fraud investigations, create forensic analysis, and provide litigation support.

You will be helping our clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their legal matters relating to complex accounting and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving economic disputes, claims, investigations of white-collar crime, forensic accounting and consulting, and post-acquisition disputes. Working as a partner to our clients by building consultative relationships you will develop an in-depth understanding of the client, the industry and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details. You will develop and communicate your analyses, findings, and insights to your team. Relying on your initiative and flexibility to deliver results in an agile and collaborative team environment, you will build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses. Some of the main responsibilities are:

• Effectively gathering, analyzing, and sorting through large data sets that can sometimes be unorganized and incomplete
• Assisting with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information in an investigation, dispute, or accounting related matter
• Contributing to the creation of complex financial models and analyses
• Documenting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used for analyses
• Assisting with the drafting of expert reports and other client deliverables using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Performing quality control review of expert reports and other client deliverables
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issueslis
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Communicating proactively and presenting effectively to all levels of the engagement team

Who will you be working with?

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigation practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports and testimony, and providing forensic technology services. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing our team through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Disputes and Investigations Associate, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects. Building on your critical thinking skills, you will have the opportunity to develop your research and analysis skills in complex, ambiguous situations. Strengthening your communication skills, you will work to distill your findings into concise, intuitive, and compelling data stories. As part of a team, you will be working closely with our experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities. You will have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of disputes and investigation projects across an array of clients and over time grow and specialize within the areas that interest you.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Click to learn about your commitment to your well-being. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized and on the job training, as well as networking opportunities with renowned legal and accounting experts. Learn more about why A&M is a great place work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Working towards or completion of CPA, CFE, or CFF certifications
• 1-2 years of experience in audit or a forensic and disputes consulting practice
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to work under pressure and seek guidance when needed
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs
• Ability to work in office

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $65,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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