Senior Consultant – Forensic Accounting & Damages

MBP • Vienna, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MBP is seeking a motivated, high-performing professional to join its dispute resolution practice. This role is for individuals with 2 to 10 years of experience in forensic accounting, audit, or claims consulting. Depending on your depth of experience and leadership track record, this position ranges from Senior Consultant to Associate Director. You will be a key driver in our engagements, responsible for managing project timelines, supervising junior staff, and ensuring the technical accuracy of work product.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory (complex formulas, data modeling, and visualization).
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to articulate technical findings clearly to both internal leadership and external clients.
• A high degree of discretion and attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict, court-mandated deadlines.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree (MBA or MAcc) and professional certifications such as CPA or CFE are highly preferred.
• Experience with database management or specialized accounting software (e.g., Deltek, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction accounting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), or commercial litigation procedures is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the "heavy lifting" of technical financial analyses and investigations.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and develop financial models from transactional and other financial data for use in expert reports.
• Serve as the primary supervisor for junior consultants.
• Manage daily workflows, perform quality control reviews of staff work, and mentor team members.
• Manage budgets and project schedules, and timely report findings and progress to management.
• Act as a central point of contact for clients and legal counsel.
• Lead data collection efforts, provide project status updates, and participate in meetings to discuss preliminary findings and strategy.
• Assist with drafting expert reports, rebuttals, and memos, as well as preparing visual exhibits for use in arbitration or trial.
• Assist leadership in the growth of the practice by contributing to the preparation of proposals, industry presentations, and attend networking events.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior