Director, Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services- Activism and M&A Solutions

About The Opportunity:

FTI is looking for investment research professionals and/or CPA’s with 4+ years of experience with a buy-side, sell-side or “Big 4” accounting firm. As a Director, you will be responsible for providing forensic accounting and analytical skills to various client situations. This is an excellent opportunity to become a player in a leading practice in the activism and hostile M&A space.

Primary Duties:

• Responsibility for the day-to-day activities of projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members, and professionals from other firms involved in the engagement.

• Organize information to facilitate effective data access and analysis.

• Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information, assist in preparing reports and schedules, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and client personnel.

• Apply accounting, financial and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines, such as detailed reviews of financial statements, public disclosures and underlying accounting records.

• Maintain detailed working paper records of reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks.

• Deliver a quality product within established timeframes.

• Prepare written analyses and other reports, as necessary, to be utilized for private senior management and board discussions, as well as public investor presentations and fight letters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• CFA or similar track

• 4+ years of money management, mergers & acquisition work

Preferred Skills:

• MBA preferred

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

• Strong technical skills, with detailed knowledge of SEC reporting requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations.

• Proficient with PC environments and related software, including Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skills in Excel.

• Proficient use and analysis of computer models and development of dynamic spreadsheet applications.

• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.

• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs.

Position Classification: Exempt

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