Forensic Manager

Withum; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Forensic Manager to join the Forensic and Valuation Services Group. The incumbent will manage investigations, develop forensic plans, interpret financial data, and grow into an expert witness role.

This hybrid role may be based in several offices, including Providence, RI, with a three-day in-office expectation. The ideal candidate holds a BA/MA in accounting, CPA, and 7+ years in forensic accounting, plus strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate with staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA License is required.
• CFE, CFF, and/or ABV credentials preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in forensic accounting with at least 1 year in a managerial role.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients and counsel to obtain documents.
• Developing a forensic plan for engagements and leading a team to implement it.
• Summarizing and interpreting relevant financial information and records.
• Developing forensic accounting and dispute/economic damage analyses.
• Assisting in the preparation of expert reports and other deliverables.
• Reviewing opposing expert reports for rebuttal preparation.
• Assisting with deposition and trial preparation.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

CPA License

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Forensic Manager to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group). The Forensic Manager can be based out of any of the following office locations (Princeton, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; Braintree, MA; Providence, RI; Buffalo, NY). This will be a hybrid position (3 days in office expectation per week).

The FVS Group supports clients and attorneys through investigation, financial analysis and expert testimony. Our group handles matters involving Forensic Accounting, Ownership Disputes, Marital Dissolution, Economic Damages, Post Acquisition Disputes, White Collar Crime, and Estate matters among others. Forensic Managers oversee associates, perform investigative and financial analyses, and work directly with Senior Managers, Principals and Partners to advance a particular matter. Forensic Managers will have the opportunity to grow into an expert witness in their own right.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

Our Forensic Managers are responsible for managing forensic investigations as well as business dispute and economic damage engagements, specifically:

• Communicating with clients and counsel to obtain documents
• Developing a forensic plan for the respective engagement and managing a team of associates to implement the plan
• Summarizing and interpreting relevant financial information and records
• Developing forensic accounting and dispute/economic damage analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of expert reports and other deliverables
• Critiquing opposing expert reports in preparation of rebuttal expert reports
• Assisting with deposition and trial preparation

The Forensic Manager position in our FVS Group requires the following:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA License
• CFE, CFF, and/or ABV credentials preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in forensic accounting with at least 1 year at a manager level
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff as part of a team, or independently

The compensation for this position ranges from $130,000-$170,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.