Forensic Associate, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support
Overview
Forensic Associates at WithumSmith+Brown join the Forensic & Valuation Services Group to analyze financial data for disputes, investigations, and economic damages. They work directly with Managers and Partners on bank tracing, lost profits, and other forensic analyses across diverse cases. The role offers exposure to settlement conferences and hearings, with a path to expert witness. This hybrid position requires 3 days in office per week and spans multiple East Coast locations. You will own document requests and financial summaries from day one, building skills for a long-term forensic career.
What You'll Do8
- 1Prepare document requests for fraud investigations and business disputes, ensuring all financial records are captured.
- 2Summarize and interpret financial statements, bank records, and tax returns to identify anomalies in Forensic Accounting cases.
- 3Build bank tracing analyses to map cash flows for white collar crime and post-acquisition disputes.
- 4Compute lost profits and economic damages using Excel and financial modeling, supporting expert testimony.
- 5Perform detailed analyses of ownership disputes, marital dissolution, and estate matters with Manager oversight.
- 6Attend settlement conferences and hearings with senior staff to observe legal proceedings firsthand.
- 7Coordinate with attorneys and clients to gather evidence and clarify financial questions for litigation.
- 8Draft financial exhibits and summaries for expert reports, adhering to court deadlines and standards.
Requirements8
- 1Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting from an accredited program.
- 2Candidate for CPA exam with a timeline to complete within 1 year.
- 33+ years in public accounting with 1+ year specifically in forensic accounting.
- 4Experience in litigation engagements, including depositions or discovery, is a plus.
- 5Strong work ethic with ability to manage multiple deadlines in Forensic Accounting projects.
- 6Excellent organizational skills for tracking document production and financial data.
- 7Effective communication to present findings to Managers, Partners, and clients.
- 8Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills for complex financial tracing.
Salary Insight
$70 - $90k per year
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