Lead Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Manager

GHJ; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ is seeking a Manager to lead its Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support practice. You will supervise engagements, manage client relationships, and guide project teams through complex analyses and investigative findings.

Role collaborates with attorneys and business leaders on disputes, fraud investigations and advisory matters, requiring strong technical skills, communication, and project management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, disputes, investigations or related professional services.
• Expertise in family law & litigation, commercial litigation support, fraud investigations.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to draft written reports using Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing forensic accounting, litigation support and investigative engagements from planning through completion.
• Serving as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Managing engagement scope, staffing, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Preparing and reviewing complex financial models, damages analyses, investigative findings, reports and exhibits.
• Analyzing financial records, accounting data and other documentation to identify relevant trends, discrepancies and findings.
• Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of seniors and staff to ensure quality and support professional development.
• Maintaining complete, accurate and well-supported engagement documentation and work product.
• Communicating key findings, risks and engagement developments clearly to partners and clients.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA required

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

GHJ is seeking a Manager to lead its Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support practice. You will supervise engagements, manage client relationships, and guide project teams through complex analyses and investigative findings.

Role collaborates with attorneys and business leaders on disputes, fraud investigations and advisory matters, requiring strong technical skills, communication, and project management in a fast-paced environment.