Senior Consultant, Risk & Investigations, FAAS | Forensic and Litigation Consulting

Internal Revenue Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consulting firm as a Senior Consultant, where you'll provide specialized accounting advisory and forensic services for high-profile clients. This role offers an opportunity to apply your analytical skills within a collaborative culture, ensuring professional growth through mentorship and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off and holidays

Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan

Potential for flexible work arrangements

Professional development and certification programs

Free in-office snacks and drinks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical accounting and audit experience at a large multinational.
• Certified Public Accountant or foreign equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities for accounting advisory and forensic engagements.
• Conduct technical accounting research and assist clients with investigative issues.
• Prepare draft written analyses and reports for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree with an emphasis in accounting

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About the Role

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for providing accounting advisory and forensic accounting services and other analytical skills to various client situations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform day-to-day activities of projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in accounting advisory and forensic and litigation consulting engagements
• Perform technical accounting and financial analysis and assist clients with analyzing and documenting complex investigative issues
• Organize information to facilitate effective data access and analysis
• Perform technical accounting research utilizing online tools and publicly available information, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Apply accounting, financial and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines, such as detailed reviews of financial statements and underlying accounting records and the application of GAAP
• Maintain detailed working paper records of reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks
• Prepare draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope and/or results of activities

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an emphasis in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant or foreign equivalent with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and SEC requirements.
• 3+ years of technical accounting and audit experience, experience at a large multinational.
• Ability to travel occasionally based on client need
• This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

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Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Potential for flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
• Employee wellness platform
• Employee recognition programs
• Paid time off for volunteering in your community
• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
• Professional development and certification programs
• Free in-office snacks and drinks
• Free smartphone and cellular plan
• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
• Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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