Senior Forensic Accountant - Litigation & Bankruptcy Support

ImpactSearch Partners; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ImpactSearch Partners is seeking a senior forensic accounting professional to manage compliance in bankruptcy matters and liaise with fiduciaries and attorneys. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and reporting across complex engagements in a professional services setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of forensic accounting experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a proven leadership track record. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, or public accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of financial statements, accounting systems, and investigative procedures.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, professionalism, and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting compliance with courts and US Trustee’s Office (monthly operating reports, plan and disclosure projection drafting, bankruptcy schedules and statements of financial affairs, post-confirmation reports, budget updates).
• Lead calls with fiduciaries and other professionals in cases (trustees, CROs, debtor principals).
• Oversee takeover of businesses for fiduciaries (records possession, facility shutdowns, forensic preservation of records).
• Lead forensic accounting and litigation support engagements from planning to deliverable.
• Oversee and review financial analyses, tracing and damage calculations.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and senior staff for accuracy and growth.
• Prepare and present expert report schedules and exhibits for partners and attorneys.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and stakeholders in litigation and bankruptcy matters.
• Support business valuations, bankruptcy analyses, and other consulting projects as needed.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, process improvements, and staff development.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CoPilot

Word

QuickBooks

Job description

ImpactSearch Partners is seeking a senior forensic accounting professional to manage compliance in bankruptcy matters and liaise with fiduciaries and attorneys. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and reporting across complex engagements in a professional services setting.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of forensic accounting experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a proven leadership track record. Travel to client sites is expected.