Senior Manager, Construction Forensic Accounting

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Forensic Accounting to join a growing professional services team supporting complex financial, construction, litigation, insurance, and dispute-related matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in construction accounting or construction auditing
, combined with the ability to analyze financial information, identify issues, develop conclusions, and communicate findings clearly to attorneys, clients, and other professionals.

This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who can apply accounting expertise to complex and often highly detailed matters rather than working solely in a traditional corporate accounting environment.

• Analyze financial and accounting information in connection with litigation, disputes, claims, insurance, and other complex matters
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• Apply extensive construction accounting and/or construction auditing knowledge to evaluate project financial information.
• Analyze construction costs, job costing, budgets, contracts, change orders, work-in-progress, project profitability, and related financial records.
• Investigate and quantify financial damages, losses, and other economic impacts when applicable.
• Review financial records, contracts, supporting documentation, and other relevant information to identify discrepancies, trends, and potential issues.
• Develop detailed financial analyses and prepare clear, well-supported written reports and work papers.
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to understand the issues involved in an engagement.
• Assist with matters involving construction claims, business disputes, insurance-related losses, fraud/fidelity issues, and other financial investigations.
• Manage multiple engagements and work streams while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level professionals.
• Communicate complex accounting and financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Participate in client meetings and, when required, assist with deposition, mediation, arbitration, or trial-related matters.

• 10+ years of experience in construction accounting and/or construction auditing.
• Strong understanding of construction financials, including job costing, WIP, project budgets, contracts, change orders, subcontractors, project profitability, and cost analysis
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• Previous experience with forensic accounting, litigation support, construction claims, damages analysis, insurance claims, fraud/fidelity matters, or related consulting work is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CFE, CFF, or other relevant professional designation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, professional, and defensible financial analyses and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/financial systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and internal teams.