Senior Managing Director - Forensic Accounting
About the Firm
A global consulting organization provides technical, financial, and strategic expertise to help clients navigate complex, high-stakes challenges. Its forensic accounting practice-comprised of experienced CPAs, CFEs, and valuation specialists-focuses on uncovering and analyzing financial data in matters involving insurance claims, fraud, litigation, and regulatory disputes. With a history of strategic acquisitions and continued international growth, the firm is committed to building a world-class forensic accounting team grounded in integrity and rigorous analysis.
Role Overview
The Senior Managing Director will help lead the forensic accounting team, overseeing engagements in financial investigations, valuations, fraud inquiries, eDiscovery, asset tracing, economic damages, and expert witness assignments. This is a client-facing leadership role with a strong emphasis on business development and practice growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct complex forensic accounting and financial litigation projects from inception through expert testimony.
- Develop and execute strategic business plans in collaboration with national leadership.
- Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional growth and excellence.
- Cultivate relationships with law firms, insurers, corporations, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent the firm in industry forums and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
- Provide expert witness testimony in state, federal, and regulatory proceedings.
Qualifications
- Experience: 15+ years in forensic accounting, financial investigations, dispute consulting, or related fields at a senior leadership level.
- Credentials: CPA, CFF, CFE, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualifications.
- Leadership: Proven ability to scale teams, develop talent, and manage P&L responsibilities.
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in fraud investigations, eDiscovery/data analytics, valuation, and expert testimony.
- Client Focus: Demonstrated success in business development and building high-impact client relationships.
- Integrity: Commitment to ethical standards and delivering defensible, transparent findings.
Why Join?
- Global Reach, Local Impact: Work with a globally recognized firm offering deep forensic expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Engage with a diverse team of forensic accountants, investigators, and data specialists.
- Career Growth: Opportunity to lead a regional center of excellence within a national and international practice.
- Values-Driven: Join a firm defined by integrity, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit.
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