Senior Forensic Accountant

Renowned Recruitment Group; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm is seeking a skilled accounting professional to lead litigation and forensic engagements while analyzing financial data. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in accounting with a focus on forensic support, offering a competitive salary of $90,000 to $125,000. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a strong background in financial statements, with a proactive approach to managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting, ideally including forensic or litigation support work.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support litigation and forensic accounting engagements.
• Analyze and reconstruct financial data for expert reports.
• Review and interpret financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing public accounting and consulting firm with multiple offices across the Western U.S. The team combines traditional accounting expertise with a dynamic consulting practice specializing in litigation and forensic accounting. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence three days per week and occasional client visits within Southern California. Location: Irvine, CA or Calabasas, CA. Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr. This is a direct, full-time opportunity with Renowned Recruitment Group as the recruiter.

Note: The actual pay will be based on skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

There are 2 roles available, both hybrid; one in Irvine, CA and one in Calabasas, CA.

What you will be doing

• Lead and support litigation and forensic accounting engagements, including financial investigations and economic damage analyses.
• Analyze and reconstruct financial data for use in expert reports and legal proceedings.
• Assist in the preparation of valuation models for business interests and intangible assets.
• Review and interpret financial statements, tax returns, and other supporting documents.
• Conduct tracing, cash flow, and lifestyle analyses to identify irregularities or fraud indicators.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to provide accurate and timely deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of written reports, schedules, and exhibits for litigation purposes.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks for business management clients, including AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Participate in assurance engagements such as audits, reviews, and compilations for small to mid-sized entities.
• Assist with tax preparation, research, and compliance for individuals and businesses.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Travel occasionally to client sites within Southern California for fieldwork and meetings.

What you need to have

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting, ideally including forensic or litigation support work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA or CPA eligibility preferred).
• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally for client engagements as required.
• Public accounting background or experience with assurance, valuation, or tax engagements.
• Demonstrated writing proficiency and ability to summarize complex financial information.
• Interest in developing forensic accounting credentials or advanced certifications.

Renowned Recruitment Group and our clients do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries
• Accounting

Note: This description consolidates the essential information and removes extraneous postings and boilerplate not directly related to the role.