Forensic Accounting Litigation Support

ImpactSearch Partners; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ImpactSearch Partners is seeking a senior forensic accounting professional to manage compliance in bankruptcy matters and liaise with fiduciaries and attorneys. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and reporting across complex engagements in a professional services setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of forensic accounting experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a proven leadership track record. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, or public accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of financial statements, accounting systems, and investigative procedures.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, professionalism, and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting compliance with courts and US Trustee’s Office (monthly operating reports, plan and disclosure projection drafting, bankruptcy schedules and statements of financial affairs, post-confirmation reports, budget updates).
• Lead calls with fiduciaries and other professionals in cases (trustees, CROs, debtor principals).
• Oversee takeover of businesses for fiduciaries (records possession, facility shutdowns, forensic preservation of records).
• Lead forensic accounting and litigation support engagements from planning to deliverable.
• Oversee and review financial analyses, tracing and damage calculations.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and senior staff for accuracy and growth.
• Prepare and present expert report schedules and exhibits for partners and attorneys.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and stakeholders in litigation and bankruptcy matters.
• Support business valuations, bankruptcy analyses, and other consulting projects as needed.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, process improvements, and staff development.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CoPilot

Word

QuickBooks

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting compliance with the Courts and United States Trustee’s Office (monthly operating reports, plan and disclosure projection drafting and support, preparing bankruptcy schedules and statements of financial affairs, post-confirmation reports, managing distributions, updating budgets to actuals, etc)
• Manage calls with the fiduciaries (chapter 7 or 11 trustees, Chief Restructuring Officers, principals of Debtors, etc.) and other professionals involved in cases
• Manage takeover of businesses for fiduciaries if needed (possession and safekeeping of records, shut down of facilities, ongoing operations, shut down of operations, forensic preservation of records, forensic investigations, etc)
• Lead forensic accounting and litigation support engagements, from planning to deliverable.
• Oversee and review financial analyses, tracing, and damage calculations.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and senior staff, ensuring technical accuracy and professional growth.
• Prepare, review, and present expert report schedules and exhibits for partner and attorney review.
• Communicate directly with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders in litigation and bankruptcy matters.
• Support business valuations, bankruptcy analyses, and other consulting projects as needed.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, process improvements, and staff development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, or public accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of financial statements, accounting systems, and investigative procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CoPilot, and Word; QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, professionalism, and dependability.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in bankruptcy, receivership, or restructuring matters.
• CFF, CFE, CIRA, or other forensic credentials (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience in managing staff and client relationships within a professional services firm.

Why Join Our Client

They are a collaborative firm where your contributions are visible and valued. Managers have direct access to partners and clients, real input on engagements, and a clear path for advancement. Their hybrid structure supports flexibility while maintaining the strong in-office culture.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your forensic accounting career with a firm that values excellence and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.