Experienced Manager, Forensic Claims Recovery

BDO USA•Chicago, IL

11h•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Experienced Manager, Forensics is responsible for developing work plans for compliance monitorships, global forensic and other litigation matters. This position leads projects and staff in the execution of those engagements, including participating in site visits and interviews, overseeing transactional reviews, analyzing the results and synthesizing observations and conclusions. Job Duties: Participates in engagements related to accounting and compliance matters in litigation or under investigation Interacts with high level BDO and client personnel and attorneys, as well as Federal and local government agencies, as required Coordinates and manages resources on international engagements Compiles and analyzes facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique opinions/work of opposing experts/parties and various methodologies or conclusions Participates in the investigations of individuals or groups potentially in possession of information regarding fraudulent activities Prepares reports of findings, including necessary tables, exhibits and charts Participates in the planning and management of engagements to include budgeting, billings and conflict checks Supervises staff and provides interim deliverables to clients (such as input for discovery requests, interviews, or compliance testing) Develops work plans for a variety of investigative and other global forensic litigation matters, including compliance monitorships, fraud investigations, anti-corruption investigations, white collar crime and securities fraud matters Works as a member of teams on multiple projects simultaneously, drafts client communication for senior level review and participates in the execution of business development initiatives Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Reviews work prepared by Managers, Senior Associates and Associates to ensure high-quality work product Supervises the day-to-day workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements, reviews work product and provides feedback Ensures Managers, Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant resources Acts as Career Advisor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Requirements

Bachelors degree, required; focus in Accounting, Economics, Finance, preferred
Seven (7) or more years of experience in public accounting, external/internal audit, compliance, internal controls, international engagements, or litigation services consulting experience, required
Business experience in the application of accounting principles, preferred
CPA, CFE or CVA, preferred
Other advanced certification (Certified Financial Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, PMP), preferred
Demonstrated ability to research and apply accounting pronouncements and government regulations in a business context, public accounting environment, regulatory environment or in the course of providing litigation services
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sharp awareness and keen sense of sensitivity towards diverse cultures and global business practices
Strong analytical and basic research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

Nice To Haves

MBA, preferred
Business Mandarin fluency, preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in engagements related to accounting and compliance matters in litigation or under investigation
Interacts with high level BDO and client personnel and attorneys, as well as Federal and local government agencies, as required
Coordinates and manages resources on international engagements
Compiles and analyzes facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique opinions/work of opposing experts/parties and various methodologies or conclusions
Participates in the investigations of individuals or groups potentially in possession of information regarding fraudulent activities
Prepares reports of findings, including necessary tables, exhibits and charts
Participates in the planning and management of engagements to include budgeting, billings and conflict checks
Supervises staff and provides interim deliverables to clients (such as input for discovery requests, interviews, or compliance testing)
Develops work plans for a variety of investigative and other global forensic litigation matters, including compliance monitorships, fraud investigations, anti-corruption investigations, white collar crime and securities fraud matters
Works as a member of teams on multiple projects simultaneously, drafts client communication for senior level review and participates in the execution of business development initiatives
Reviews work prepared by Managers, Senior Associates and Associates to ensure high-quality work product
Supervises the day-to-day workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements, reviews work product and provides feedback
Ensures Managers, Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant resources
Acts as Career Advisor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate