Litigation & Forensic Manager

Hire Resolve.com•Woodland Hills, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing and highly respected advisory and accounting firm is seeking an experienced Litigation & Forensic Manager to join its expanding team in Woodland Hills, California. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a driven forensic accounting professional who enjoys investigative work, client interaction, litigation support, and helping grow a sophisticated practice. In this role, you will work directly with attorneys, business owners, clients, and external professionals on complex financial investigations, litigation matters, and forensic accounting engagements. You’ll play a key role in uncovering financial insights, reconstructing records, analyzing transactions, and delivering clear, defensible findings through detailed reports and presentations. The position combines technical forensic accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to manage engagements, mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in fast-paced, intellectually challenging environments and enjoys balancing investigative accounting work with client-facing leadership and practice growth responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing forensic and litigation support practice where your expertise, leadership, and client relationships can directly influence the future growth of the business. You’ll gain exposure to complex and high-profile financial matters while working closely with attorneys, clients, and leadership teams on intellectually engaging investigative work. The role offers strong visibility, meaningful client interaction, and the ability to play an active part in expanding a sophisticated forensic accounting practice. For forensic accounting professionals who enjoy combining analytical investigation with client strategy, networking, and practice leadership, this role offers exceptional long-term career upside.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Strong experience in forensic accounting and litigation support
Proven experience with tracing, reconstruction, and forensic financial analysis
Experience preparing detailed expert reports and supporting documentation
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership and project management experience
Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively
Strong interpersonal, networking, and client relationship-building skills
Professional presence with experience interacting with attorneys and external stakeholders
Team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and client service focus

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFF, CFE, or related certification preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting forensic investigations and financial analyses
Tracing and reconstructing financial transactions
Preparing expert reports
Supporting dispute resolution and damage calculations
Managing client engagements and project timelines
Collaborating closely with legal teams and outside professionals throughout the litigation process
Mentoring staff
Strengthening client relationships
Contributing to business development initiatives