Manager, Forensics Services (Hybrid)
About The Position
Clark Nuber is seeking an experienced Forensics Services Manager to lead fraud investigations, forensic examinations, and advisory engagements for governmental entities throughout Washington and beyond. The role works with cities, counties, special purpose districts, educational institutions, and other governmental organizations on suspected fraud, misuse of public funds, internal control failures, and compliance concerns. The manager collaborates with clients, legal counsel, governing bodies, and regulators, applying technical expertise, professional judgment, and strong communication skills to help organizations improve governance, internal controls, and operational effectiveness. The position manages multiple concurrent engagements, from planning and staffing through reporting and presentation of results. It also includes client relationship management, staff supervision and development, business development support, and occasional nonprofit forensic engagements or other special projects. The role reports to the Shareholder-in-Charge of Forensic Services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation required.
- At least five years of progressive accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, consulting, or investigative experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing engagements and leading teams.
- Experience conducting forensic procedures, investigations, or fraud-related engagements.
- Strong analytical, interviewing, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a credit check and driver's license verification.
Nice To Haves
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential.
- Experience working with governmental entities and public sector organizations.
- Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards, GASB reporting requirements, and governmental internal control environments.
- Experience presenting findings to governing bodies, audit committees, counsel, or regulatory agencies.
- Advanced data analytics and forensic technology experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage forensic investigations involving suspected fraud, embezzlement, self-dealing, procurement irregularities, grant misuse, payroll and compensation concerns, and other allegations of financial misconduct.
- Plan, perform, and review forensic accounting procedures, including transaction testing, document review, financial analysis, data analytics, and evidence evaluation.
- Conduct, supervise, and corroborate structured interviews with employees, management, governing officials, and other stakeholders.
- Lead forensic advisory engagements concerning internal controls, fraud risk assessments, operational reviews, compliance evaluations, and governance improvements.
- Apply Government Auditing Standards, GASB guidance, and industry best practices throughout engagements.
- Evaluate organizational controls using the COSO Internal Control Framework and recommend remediation, fraud prevention, and control enhancements.
- Prepare clear, concise, and defensible reports communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Present engagement results to executive leadership, governing boards, councils, audit committees, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.
- Serve as the primary client relationship manager and maintain strong business relationships.
- Manage engagement planning, budgets, staffing, work programs, timelines, scope, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, training, and quality review.
- Maintain compliance with firm quality standards, confidentiality requirements, and professional ethics.
- Support business development through proposal development, networking, speaking engagements, professional organizations, and community involvement.
- Support nonprofit forensic engagements and other special projects as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Shareholder-in-Charge of Forensic Services.
Benefits
- Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance; dependent coverage is subsidized.
- Benefits begin on the first day.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Up to five weeks of flexible time off annually.
- Sabbatical program for tenured employees.
- Paid parental leave.
- Coverage of licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees.
- Matching 401(k).
- Annual profit-sharing.
- Special performance bonuses.
- On-the-spot recognition rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
