Director, Forensics

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

The team members in our practice have been deeply involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile financial and accounting advisory engagements ever undertaken. At Ankura, we work collaboratively with our clients to make our diverse suite of investigative and technical services available in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. We have the experience and flexibility to scale our efforts to fit the size and needs of any matter, and we appreciate that every engagement is unique.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients on challenging, sensitive and adversarial situations
• Conduct forensic investigations, technical accounting research, background interviews and searches, asset searches, fund tracing, electronic data reviews
• Prepare engagement work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress reports, draft and final reports to the highest level of quality
• Monitor and manage risks throughout the engagement cycle. Adhere to the strictest standards of client and engagement confidentiality and integrity
• Maintain active communication with counsel, clients and internal team to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
• Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with strong technical and research skills, and expertise in GAAP and financial reporting
• CPA required, and other forensic accreditation considered positively (CFE, CFF, ABV)
• 8 years' experience in audit and/or forensics gained in international accounting firms, and/or specialized forensic accounting and investigatory services firms
• Proven track record of working on complex accounting investigations and/or expert witness engagements
• Strong data skills and Windows suite proficiency
• Ability to research, retrieve, prepare, and analyze structured and unstructured information
• First class report writing, communication and presentation skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the said markets and considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary. At Ankura, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $85,000 to $200,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

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