Senior Manager, Construction Forensic Accounting

FINITETEK INC; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FINITETEK INC. seeks a Senior Manager – Forensic Accounting to lead engagements involving construction accounting, auditing, and complex litigation matters.

You will analyze project costs, budgets, and WIP, and prepare professional reports for attorneys and clients. The role requires deep knowledge of construction financials, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction accounting and/or construction auditing.
• Strong understanding of construction financials including job costing, WIP, budgets, contracts, change orders, subcontractors, profitability, cost analysis.
• Experience with forensic accounting, litigation support, construction claims, damages analysis, insurance claims, fraud/fidelity matters, or related consulting work.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CFE, CFF or other designation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, professional analyses and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/financial systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys, clients, internal teams.]
• job_responsibilities_description:[
• Analzye financial information in litigation, disputes, claims, insurance, and other complex matters.
• Apply construction accounting/auditing knowledge to evaluate project financial information.
• Analyze costs, job costing, budgets, contracts, change orders, WIP, profitability.
• Investigate and quantify damages and economic impacts when applicable.
• Review records to identify discrepancies, trends, and issues.
• Develop detailed analyses and prepare clear, well-supported reports and workpapers.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and professionals to understand issues.
• Assist with construction claims, disputes, insurance losses, fraud/fidelity matters, and related investigations.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines with accuracy.
• Mentor junior and mid-level professionals.
• Explain complex accounting concepts to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Participate in client meetings and deposition/arbitration/trial-related matters.

Skills

Construction accounting

Construction auditing

Forensic accounting

Litigation support

Project budgeting

Job costing

WIP analysis

Communication skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CPA

CFE

CFF

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Forensic Accounting to join a growing professional services team supporting complex financial, construction, litigation, insurance, and dispute-related matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in construction accounting or construction auditing, combined with the ability to analyze financial information, identify issues, develop conclusions, and communicate findings clearly to attorneys, clients, and other professionals.

This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who can apply accounting expertise to complex and often highly detailed matters rather than working solely in a traditional corporate accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and accounting information in connection with litigation, disputes, claims, insurance, and other complex matters.
• Apply extensive construction accounting and/or construction auditing knowledge to evaluate project financial information.
• Analyze construction costs, job costing, budgets, contracts, change orders, work-in-progress, project profitability, and related financial records.
• Investigate and quantify financial damages, losses, and other economic impacts when applicable.
• Review financial records, contracts, supporting documentation, and other relevant information to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential issues.
• Develop detailed financial analyses and prepare clear, well-supported written reports and workpapers.
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to understand the issues involved in an engagement.
• Assist with matters involving construction claims, business disputes, insurance-related losses, fraud/fidelity issues, and other financial investigations.
• Manage multiple engagements and workstreams while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level professionals.
• Communicate complex accounting and financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Participate in client meetings and, when required, assist with deposition, mediation, arbitration, or trial-related matters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction accounting and/or construction auditing.
• Strong understanding of construction financials, including job costing, WIP, project budgets, contracts, change orders, subcontractors, project profitability, and cost analysis.
• Previous experience with forensic accounting, litigation support, construction claims, damages analysis, insurance claims, fraud/fidelity matters, or related consulting work is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CFE, CFF, or other relevant professional designation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, professional, and defensible financial analyses and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/financial systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and internal teams.