Investigations, Compliance & Privacy - Vice President, CPA

AlixPartners•Boston, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President will support AlixPartners’ Investigations, Compliance & Privacy practice within Risk Advisory. The practice applies accounting, financial, and data analysis expertise to help clients address critical issues and complex financial investigations, including financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, and corruption. The role includes assessing complex financial transactions for compliance with GAAP and IFRS, and may involve reporting and compliance matters related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, FCPA, and federal securities law. The position combines financial analysis, modeling, data work, and client communication. It includes researching and analyzing matters involving litigation damages or valuation; developing projections, forecasts, and valuation models; analyzing transactions for potential fraud and accounting compliance; reviewing audit work papers; and creating, managing, and analyzing large data sets. The Vice President also prepares expert reports, client presentations, and litigation or valuation support materials, and performs quality-control reviews. AlixPartners uses a hybrid work model that combines in-person work at client sites or AlixPartners offices with remote work. Travel is part of the role, with frequency varying according to client, team, and individual circumstances. The role requires flexibility to work outside normal U.S. business hours as project needs arise, and the ability to work in office and remote settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Well-developed analytical abilities.
Ability to prepare, or learn to prepare, financial models and cash flow analyses.
Strong project management skills, including managing multiple tasks, prioritizing independently, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently with an entrepreneurial attitude.
Professional demeanor and strong communication and presentation skills.
Positive and energetic attitude.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Willingness to work outside normal U.S. business hours when project or business needs arise.
Ability to work full time in office and remote environments, and to sit or stand at a computer and work in front of a screen for significant portions of the workday.
Ability to become familiar with, promote, and abide by AlixPartners’ Core Values as defined by its Code of Conduct, and to foster an inclusive environment with people at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is desirable.
At least four years of work experience is preferred.
Pursuit of additional professional certifications, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), is viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze factors affecting litigation damages or valuation, including developing an understanding of the relevant industry or market.
Develop and assess projections and forecasts.
Create financial models incorporating valuation theory, including discounted cash flow (DCF) models.
Analyze financial transactions for possible fraud and compliance with GAAP or IFRS.
Review audit working papers for compliance with professional standards.
Communicate with clients and colleagues in writing and orally, including drafting expert reports and client presentations.
Create and manage large data sets.
Apply statistical analysis.
Prepare presentation materials.
Perform quality-control reviews of work product.
Organize documents and work papers, including supporting materials for litigation and valuation reports.