Forensic Senior Manager

Withum; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Senior Manager to join its Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group). The Senior Manager can be based out of various offices, including Boston, MA, and Braintree, MA, in a hybrid role with three days in office per week.

The FVS Group supports clients through investigation, financial analysis and expert testimony, overseeing associates and working with Principals and Partners to advance matters. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting required.
• CPA License required.
• ASA, ABV or CVA credential preferred.
• CFE or CFF credential a plus.
• Minimum of 10–12 years' experience in economic damages and/or business disputes, with at least 5 years of managing a team.
• Testifying experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Market facing, business development skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Economic damages experience

Business disputes experience

Team management

Strong communication skills

Market facing / business development

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting

CPA License

ASA, ABV or CVA credential

CFE or CFF credential a plus

Job description

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group ("FVS Group"). The Senior 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; Houston, TX; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA. 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 Senior Managers oversee associates, perform investigative and financial analyses, and work directly with Principals and Partners to advance a particular matter. Forensic Senior 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 Senior 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 Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting required
• CPA License required
• ASA, ABV or CVA credential preferred
• CFE or CFF credential a plus
• Minimum of 10 - 12 years' experience in economic damages and/or business disputes with at least 5 years of managing an economic damages, business disputes team
• Testifying experience a plus
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills
• Market facing, business development skills

The compensation for this position ranges from $175,000-$225,000. 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.