Senior Associate, Disputes and Investigations

Alvarez & Marsal; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate for Disputes and Investigations in the United States. You will work with a team to resolve complex matters, support incisive fraud investigations, create forensic analysis, and provide litigation support across accounting and financial issues.

You will develop strong client relationships, contribute to complex financial models, and deliver expert reports while collaborating with colleagues and counsel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA designation preferred, working towards or completion of CFE, or CFF certifications.
• 3-5 years of experience in audit or a forensic and disputes consulting practice.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to work under pressure and seek guidance when needed.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs.
• Ability to work in office.

Responsibilities

• Effectively gathering, analyzing, and sorting through large data sets that can sometimes be unorganized and incomplete.
• Assisting with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information in an investigation, dispute, or accounting related matter.
• Contributing to the creation of complex financial models and analyses.
• Documenting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used for analyses.
• Assisting with the drafting of expert reports and other client deliverables using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applications.
• Performing quality control review of expert reports and other client deliverables.
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues.
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities.
• Communicating proactively and presenting effectively to all levels of the engagement team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Senior Associate, Disputes and Investigations

Alvarez & Marsal is a premier independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. Our talent drives our success, resulting in our growing Disputes and Investigations practice becoming one of the most respected in the industry. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals. We are recognized by Global Arbitration Review as one of the leading firms of independent experts for arbitration and considered a top three firm by Who’s Who Legal based on the number of experts across the globe. Our clients include major banks, leading law firms, private equity firms and well-known corporations and upper-mid-sized companies.

What will you be doing?

You will be working closely with a team to resolve complex matters that pose a threat or disruption to normal operations for our clients. You will support incisive fraud investigations, create forensic analysis, and provide litigation support.

You will be helping our clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their legal matters relating to complex accounting and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving economic disputes, claims, misunderstandings, investigations of white‑collar crime, forensic accounting and consulting, and post‑acquisition disputes. Working as a partner to our clients by building consultative relationships you will develop an in‑depth understanding of the client, the industry and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details. You will develop and communicate your analyses, findings, and insights to your team. Relying on your initiative and flexibility to deliver results in an agile and collaborative team environment, you will build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses. Some of the main responsibilities are:

• Effectively gathering, analyzing, and sorting through large data sets that can sometimes be unorganized and incomplete
• Assisting with compiling, analyzing, and documenting information in an investigation, dispute, or accounting related matter
• Contributing to the creation of complex financial models and analyses
• Documenting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information used for analyses
• Assisting with the drafting of expert reports and other client deliverables using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Performing quality control review of expert reports and other client deliverables
• Assisting with researching technical and industry specific issues
• Developing and suggesting solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Balancing multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Communicating proactively and presenting effectively to all levels of the engagement team

Who will you be working with?

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations, delivering expert witness reports and testimony, and providing forensic technology services. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high-quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing our team through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance-based reward structure.

How will you grow and be supported?

As a Disputes and Investigations Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects. Building on your critical thinking skills, you will have the opportunity to develop your research and analysis skills in complex, ambiguous situations. Strengthening your communication skills, you will work to distill your findings into concise, intuitive, and compelling data stories. As part of a team, you will be working closely with our experienced professionals who will provide you with developmental feedback and growth opportunities.You will have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of disputes and investigation projects across an array of clients and over time grow and specialize within the areas that interest you.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to support your personal and professional development. A&M recognizes that our people drive our growth, and you will be provided with the best available training and development resources through formalized and on the job training, as well as networking opportunities with renowned legal and accounting experts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• CPA designation preferred, working towards or completion of CFE, or CFF certifications
• 3-5 years of experience in audit or a forensic and disputes consulting practice
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective interpersonal skills - good team player with the ability to work under pressure and seek guidance when needed
• Ability and willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet client needs
• Ability to work in office

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

The salary range is $80,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal.