Forensic Senior Manager

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown PC is seeking a Senior Manager for the Forensic and Valuation Services Group in a hybrid role across listed offices, including New York, NY. The role leads investigations, financial analyses, and expert testimony for matters such as economic damages and ownership disputes.

The Senior Manager will oversee associates, interact with Principals and Partners, and may grow into an expert witness role. CPA required with 10–12 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA License is required.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Market facing and business development skills are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients and counsel to obtain documents.
• Developing a forensic plan for the 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 reports.
• Assisting with deposition and trial preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Business development

Work ethic

Forensic accounting understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting

CPA License

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (“FVS Group”).

Locations & Hybrid Work

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 is a hybrid position (3 days in office expectation per week).

The FVS Group

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.

Roles and 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

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 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

Compensation and Benefits

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/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Withum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an accessible recruiting experience for all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise engage in any part of the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. We will work with qualified individuals to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Company Culture

The Withum Way We believe that knowing who you are comes from knowing what you stand for. At Withum, we stand for doing things The Withum Way. This unique philosophy and culture, built on integrity, trust and transparency, give us the power to create immense opportunities for our clients, team members and communities.

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