Forensic Accounting Senior Manager — Lead Investigations

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 131,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Plante Moran’s Forensic Senior Manager role leads engagements, scopes work, and sets the plan for investigations across industries. You’ll guide data analytics, interviews, and reporting to boards or courts, while managing client relationships and expanding services.

The position emphasizes practice development, cross‑serving, and travel. A CPA and a track record in managing teams are essential for success in a growing national firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of forensic-related experience in accounting or consulting.
• CPA designation required; additional credentials (CFE/CIA/CMA) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience leading engagements and teams with full project lifecycle.
• Strong client relationship management and sales experience.
• Ability to travel overnight or internationally as needed.
• Proficiency with firm systems including Office and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Manage forensic engagements with focus on asset misappropriation.
• Prepare and review written reports conveying findings.
• Evaluate internal controls and use data analytics to identify fraud risks.
• Interviews with clients and external sources to obtain information.
• Oversee staff; coach and provide timely feedback.
• Contribute to practice development and fees-sold goals.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships; monitor budgets.
• Lead billing activities and realize project revenue.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Data analytics

Client communication

Team leadership

Project management

Business development

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

CFE/CIA/CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot

Financial accounting systems

Job description

Plante Moran’s Forensic Senior Manager role leads engagements, scopes work, and sets the plan for investigations across industries. You’ll guide data analytics, interviews, and reporting to boards or courts, while managing client relationships and expanding services.

The position emphasizes practice development, cross‑serving, and travel. A CPA and a track record in managing teams are essential for success in a growing national firm.