Forensics Manager

WithumSmith+Brown • Philadelphia, MA

9d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You. Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus! We are seeking a Forensics Manager to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group). The Forensics Manager can be based out of any of the following office locations (Princeton, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Saddle Brook, NJ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; Braintree, MA; Providence, RI; Buffalo, NY). This will be a hybrid position (3 days in office expectation per week). The FVS Group supports clients and attorneys through investigation, financial analysis and expert testimony. Our group handles matters involving Forensic Accounting, Ownership Disputes, Marital Dissolution, Economic Damages, Post Acquisition Disputes, White Collar Crime, and Estate matters among others. Forensic Managers oversee associates, perform investigative and financial analyses, and work directly with Senior Managers, Principles and Partners to advance a particular matter. Forensics Managers will have the opportunity to grow into an expert witness in their own right. Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. Our Forensics Managers will be responsible for managing forensic accounting engagements, including forensic investigations surrounding business disputes and economic damage assessment, specifically:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA License
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in forensic accounting with at least 1 year at a manager level
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff as part of a team, or independently

Nice To Haves

• CFE, CFF, and/or ABV credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients and counsel to obtain documents
• Developing a forensic plan for the respective engagement and managing a team of associates to implement the plan
• Summarizing and interpreting relevant financial information and records
• Developing forensic accounting analyses, including economic damage models
• Assisting in the preparation of expert reports and other deliverables
• Critiquing opposing expert reports in preparation of rebuttal expert reports
• Assisting with deposition and trial preparation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees