Forensics Associate

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Forensics Associate to join our Forensic and Valuation Services Group ("FVS Group") in any of the following 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. This will be a hybrid position (3 days in office expectation per week).

The FVS Group supports clients and attorneys through investigation, financial analysis and expert testimony. Our group handles matters of forensic accounting, ownership disputes, marital dissolution, economic damages, post‑acquisition disputes, white‑collar crime and estate matters among others. Forensic Associates work directly with managers, senior managers, principals and partners to analyze financial data to advance a particular matter and may have an opportunity to attend settlement conferences, hearings and proceedings, ultimately growing into an expert witness in their own right.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in preparation of document requests
• Summarizing and interpreting relevant financial information and records
• Performing forensic accounting and dispute/economic damage analyses, including bank tracing analyses, lost profits analyses, and other forensic analyses

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• Candidate for CPA exam
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting, with at least 1 year in forensic accounting
• Previous experience in litigation engagements is a plus
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff as part of a team, or independently

Compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 to $100,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at

Withum Smith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.