Forensics Manager

Overview

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of opportunities for growth with entrepreneurial energy and inclusive teamwork. Your career starts with you.

Forensics Manager is sought to join the Forensic and Valuation Services Group (FVS Group). The position can be based out of multiple 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) and is a hybrid role (3 days in office 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. Forensic Managers oversee associates, perform investigative and financial analyses, and work with senior managers, principals and partners to advance a matter. Forensics Managers may have the opportunity to grow into an expert witness.

• Manage forensic accounting engagements, including investigations surrounding business disputes and economic damage assessment.
• Communicate with clients and counsel to obtain documents.
• Develop forensic plans for engagements and manage a team of associates to implement the plan.
• Summarize and interpret relevant financial information and records.
• Develop forensic accounting analyses, including economic damage models.
• Assist in the preparation of expert reports and other deliverables.
• Critique opposing expert reports in preparation of rebuttal reports.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA License
• CFE, CFF, and/or ABV credentials preferred
• 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

Salary range: $130,000–$170,000. Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on factors including role, location, and the candidate’s skills and qualifications. For benefits information, visit the Withum careers page.

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We may collect voluntary self-identification information for government reporting purposes; providing this information is optional and will not affect hiring decisions.