Senior Managing Director, Construction Solutions | Forensic & Litigation Consulting
About The Role
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,400 employees located in 26 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields including: certified turnaround professionals, forensic accountants, corporate investigation specialists, intellectual property specialists, former political leaders, former chief executives, Nobel Laureate economists, banking and securities professionals, certified public accountants, e-discovery professionals, corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists, chartered financial analysts and industry experts. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. FTI Consulting was engaged to work on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades including the Bernie Madoff investment securities scandal, the Stanford Financial Group investigation, the 2010 Gulf oil spill crisis, the Major League Baseball steroid investigation, and high-profile corporate restructurings including Lehman Brothers, General Motors and CIT, just to name a few.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
What You’ll Do
Our forensic accounting and advisory services practice undertakes a wide range of engagements, including complex fraud investigations; FCPA and financial investigations; business valuation, commercial disputes, litigation support and expert witness engagements.
Directors in the forensic accounting sector are responsible for planning, supervising, performing and wrapping-up engagements with responsibility for day-to-day activities of the team and subordinates. They are also expected to manage all the day-to-day activities of projects and matters from start to finish with minimal supervision. For Directors, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients is critical. Responsibilities include:
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Utilize advanced accounting knowledge and logical reasoning skills to provide complete client services.
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Work to ensure a quality product, as well as deliver all work within established timeframes.
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Prepare draft expert reports, presentations and other deliverables for third parties, setting out findings and/or results of the agreed scope of work.
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Interact directly with clients, lawyers and senior accounting personnel.
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Maintain professional image within the firm and project the same to those outside the firm.
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Track progress of cases and monitor workflow of different matters.
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Coordinate and review the work of others and ensure the timely completion of engagements.
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Supervise, coach and train junior members of staff.
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Contribute to management of the Forensic Accounting practice through active involvement in practice development activities.
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Undertake business development activities and develop professional network.
How You’ll Grow
Team members regularly exceed expectations and are recognized; accordingly, through promotion, compensation, public recognition and feedback. Alongside opportunities to learn on the job from some of the leading professionals in the industry, FTI Consulting offers extensive internal and external training opportunities.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related disciplines.
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Local or internationally recognized professional accounting qualification.
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8+ years of solid professional experience in forensics or with related experience such as internal audit or insolvency.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to draft and write expert reports.
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Certified Fraud Examiner qualification advantageous.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyze complex financial information.
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Knowledge of relevant litigation, investigation, compliance and fraud issues.
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Knowledge of the legal process, including court codes of conduct, privilege, discovery and evidence rules.
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Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
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Detailed knowledge of accounting principles.
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Strong work ethic and integrity and high level of professionalism.
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Is a self-starter with the ability to work in fast-paced, multi-task environment.
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Ability to travel when requested.
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Experience in managing teams and projects.
