Director, Forensics

BDO USA, LLP; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Director, Forensics to lead the forensic data analytics practice, drive client engagements, and develop opportunities across complex investigations and compliance matters.

You will oversee analytics design, project delivery, and team development, while collaborating with senior leadership to create new service offerings and innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; focus in Accounting, Analytics, CS, Statistics, or IS preferred.
• Ten+ years of client-facing consulting experience with data analytics in disputes, investigations, or forensics is required.
• Five+ years of experience leading teams and managing engagements to meet client objectives.
• Experience maintaining client relationships and driving new business opportunities is required.
• Experience in Forensic Analytics, Compliance Analytics, AI, Fraud Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Automation, or Data Warehousing is required.
• Prior financial/statistical analysis, business valuation, or forensic technology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic analytics services to clients, regulators, and outside counsel.
• Lead assignments in fraud, AML, FCPA, disputes and other matters.
• Serve as industry expert and advisor on technology and analytics for legal matters.
• Develop relationships to generate new business opportunities and grow the practice.
• Manage multiple assignments with on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality.
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior leadership on strategy and innovation.

Skills

Forensic analytics

Compliance analytics

Artificial intelligence

Fraud analytics

Data visualization

Data automation

Data warehousing

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Analytics/CS/Statistics/IS)

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Job Summary:

The Director, Forensics is a highly motivated individual who demonstrates leadership, industry expertise, commercial acumen, and entrepreneurship in growing BDO's forensic data analytics practice. The Director is also responsible for developing work plans for clients, leading multiple projects, spearheading analytics design and implementation, training and developing the team, and developing new business opportunities. This position requires an in-depth understanding of issues facing companies today, combined with advanced data literacy and expertise in assisting legal, forensics or compliance matters. Client engagements typically include issues such as bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, disputes, litigation, and corporate compliance.

Job Duties:

• Provides forensic analytics services to a variety of clients including outside counsel, regulators, and companies involved in litigation, investigations, disputes, regulatory and compliance matters
• Leads forensic assignments related to fraud, anti-money laundering, insurance risks, foreign corrupt practices act (FCPA), disputes and other matters
• Acts as a subject matter expert in the industry, provides consultation to clients on technology and analytics on legal matters
• Develops strong relationships with existing and new client contacts, leading to additional business opportunities
• Simultaneously leads multiple assignments in forensic data analytics and ensures client satisfaction
• Ensures on-time and on-budget project delivery with a high-level of quality
• Builds strong internal relationships within BDO and with other services across the Firm
• Acts with professionalism and integrity when working with confidential and sensitive information
• Creates new service offerings based on market trends and business needs, innovates with technologies and processes
• Interacts with senior members of client teams contributing to business development activities, including sales and marketing

Project Management:

• Manages project finances, including billing, resource allocation and budget analysis
• Works on international projects with potential 20% or more domestic and/or international travel
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Senior Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements, and reviews work product
• Evaluates the performance Senior Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Develops and grows the team through coaching, training, and assigning appropriate projects
• Partners with senior leadership in creating and implementing practice-wide business strategies related to business development, practice development, people development and innovation

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Information Systems, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in client-facing consulting, offering data analytics services for disputes, litigation, investigations, compliance, or forensic matters, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience leading teams, overseeing project engagements and ensuring team meeting client objectives, required
• Experience in maintaining client relationships, required
• Experience in at least one of the following areas, required:
• Forensic Analytics
• Compliance Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Fraud Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Data Automation
• Data Warehousing
• Prior financial and/or statistical analysis, business valuation, public accounting, and/or forensic technology experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CFE, CPA, CFA, and/or CAMS, preferred
• Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle certifications, preferred
• Tableau or Power BI certification, preferred

Software:

• Ability to write SQL queries and manage large data sets within SQL Server or other databases to support client needs, required
• Experience with data visualization software, required
• Experience with Python, R, and/or other programming languages or tools, preferred
• Experience with data profiling and data management tools, preferred

Language:

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Mandarin (read, speak and/or write), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism and autonomy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm
• Capacity to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegating work assignments, as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence, with the ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to develop existing and new client relationships contributing to Firm's growth

Keywords:

Forensic, SQL Queries, Large Data Sets, SQL Server, Consulting, Data Analytics, Disputes, Litigation, Investigation, Fraud, Visualization, Compliance, Data Automation, Data Science, Data Profiling, R, Python

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $230,000 - $280,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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