Senior Level Forensic Accountant Jobs
Senior level forensic accountant jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex investigations, litigation support strategy, and the teams or engagements they direct from inception to resolution. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Accounting & Auditing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like CBIZ and Ankura hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Practice Overview
Ankura’s Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting team assists companies with addressing issues related to corruption, fraud, or accounting misstatements. We offer clarity and guide decision-making during times of crisis, particularly when our clients are under scrutiny from regulators or other stakeholders. With a unique blend of expert forensic accountants, investigators and former regulators, we are exceptionally qualified to advise on high-stakes matters.
Role Overview
The Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting Senior Managing Director role is an executive level position that sells, leads and manages complex investigations and forensic accounting client engagement(s). The successful candidate will be a "person of stature" and self-sustaining rainmaker who generates $3 - $5 million+ annually. The candidate will possess a strong personal brand within Investigations and Forensic Accounting advisory and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings. The candidate will be a hands-on, passionate consulting executive who will work with team members in developing and executing on key account plans, nurturing executive level client relationships of the most strategic accounts, and achieving revenue targets. The successful candidate must be a commercial leader able to drive revenue growth and capture market share.
Responsibilities
- Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements that generate $3 - $5 million+ annually
- Leverage your expertise to analyze accounting, auditing, and independence rules and standards.
- Assist Ankura Senior Managing Directors and clients with communications with the PCAOB, SEC, or other regulators on auditing, accounting, and independence matters.
- Provide an independent perspective based upon your expertise in GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB Standards to assist audit firms with the identification of enhancements to their audit methodology and system of quality control.
- Assist external and internal counsel to perform investigations of corporations surrounding breaches in a corporation’s internal policies, procedures, and ethical behavior.
- Work with colleagues, clients, fraud examiners, internal and external auditors, lawyers, and regulatory authorities on challenging, sensitive and adversarial situations
- Lead and conduct forensic investigations, technical accounting research, fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, forensic accounting audits, background interviews and searches, asset searches, fund tracing, electronic data reviews
- Review and finalize engagement work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress and final reports to the highest level of quality
- Lead and manage work of engagement team comprised of internal and external experts in close, intermittent, and distant collaboration modes
- Plan, manage and control budgets on investigations engagements
- 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 financial reporting, disclosure and ICFR awareness
- Minimum 20+ years of relevant forensic accounting and investigations experience
- Minimum of 10 years' experience with professional services or international Audit firms, and/or specialized forensic accounting and investigatory services firms
- A successful track record of generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
- The candidate will possess a strong personal brand within accounting investigations and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings
- Proven track record of working on complex accounting investigations, national and/or international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness engagements
- Certification and ongoing professional education in both accounting (CPA strongly preferred), and fraud examination (Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified in Financial Forensics designations considered positively)
- Expertise defining, influencing and driving change at executive levels and across the broader community of stakeholders
- Exceptional negotiation skills with complex/sophisticated situations involving executive and board level stakeholders
- Able to develop credible recommendations under shortened time constraints and imperfect information
- High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment
- Ability to adapt to complex client environments and situations
- Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development
- Articulate, persuasive, communicator who is adept at handling executive and difficult audiences well including ability to adapt style to audience
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
INTRODUCTION
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
Practice Overview
Ankura’s Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting team assists companies with addressing issues related to corruption, fraud, or accounting misstatements. We offer clarity and guide decision-making during times of crisis, particularly when our clients are under scrutiny from regulators or other stakeholders. With a unique blend of expert forensic accountants, investigators and former regulators, we are exceptionally qualified to advise on high-stakes matters.
Role Overview
The Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting Senior Managing Director role is an executive level position that sells, leads and manages complex investigations and forensic accounting client engagement(s). The successful candidate will be a "person of stature" and self-sustaining rainmaker who generates $3 - $5 million+ annually. The candidate will possess a strong personal brand within Investigations and Forensic Accounting advisory and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings. The candidate will be a hands-on, passionate consulting executive who will work with team members in developing and executing on key account plans, nurturing executive level client relationships of the most strategic accounts, and achieving revenue targets. The successful candidate must be a commercial leader able to drive revenue growth and capture market share.
Responsibilities
- Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements that generate $3 - $5 million+ annually
- Leverage your expertise to analyze accounting, auditing, and independence rules and standards.
- Assist Ankura Senior Managing Directors and clients with communications with the PCAOB, SEC, or other regulators on auditing, accounting, and independence matters.
- Provide an independent perspective based upon your expertise in GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB Standards to assist audit firms with the identification of enhancements to their audit methodology and system of quality control.
- Assist external and internal counsel to perform investigations of corporations surrounding breaches in a corporation’s internal policies, procedures, and ethical behavior.
- Work with colleagues, clients, fraud examiners, internal and external auditors, lawyers, and regulatory authorities on challenging, sensitive and adversarial situations
- Lead and conduct forensic investigations, technical accounting research, fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, forensic accounting audits, background interviews and searches, asset searches, fund tracing, electronic data reviews
- Review and finalize engagement work plans, working papers, project documentation, progress and final reports to the highest level of quality
- Lead and manage work of engagement team comprised of internal and external experts in close, intermittent, and distant collaboration modes
- Plan, manage and control budgets on investigations engagements
- 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 financial reporting, disclosure and ICFR awareness
- Minimum 20+ years of relevant forensic accounting and investigations experience
- Minimum of 10 years' experience with professional services or international Audit firms, and/or specialized forensic accounting and investigatory services firms
- A successful track record of generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
- The candidate will possess a strong personal brand within accounting investigations and deep market-making relationships resulting in a robust flow of inbound calls and bookings
- Proven track record of working on complex accounting investigations, national and/or international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness engagements
- Certification and ongoing professional education in both accounting (CPA strongly preferred), and fraud examination (Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified in Financial Forensics designations considered positively)
- Expertise defining, influencing and driving change at executive levels and across the broader community of stakeholders
- Exceptional negotiation skills with complex/sophisticated situations involving executive and board level stakeholders
- Able to develop credible recommendations under shortened time constraints and imperfect information
- High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment
- Ability to adapt to complex client environments and situations
- Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development
- Articulate, persuasive, communicator who is adept at handling executive and difficult audiences well including ability to adapt style to audience
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
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Senior Level Forensic Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level forensic accountant job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who can independently manage complex financial investigations, testify as an expert witness, and mentor junior staff. Certifications like CFE or CPA with a forensic specialty signal technical depth. Experience leading engagements across litigation support, fraud examination, or regulatory compliance matters most. Candidates who can demonstrate ownership of case outcomes, not just task completion, stand out consistently.
Which companies hire senior level forensic accountants?
Companies hiring senior level forensic accountants right now include CBIZ and Ankura, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from Big Four and regional accounting firms, management consulting practices, law firms with financial investigations units, government agencies, and large corporations with internal audit or compliance functions.
Are there remote senior level forensic accountant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and engagement type. About 0% of senior level forensic accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in professional services. Roles tied to active litigation, court appearances, or on-site document review tend to require in-person presence, while advisory and reporting work is more commonly offered remotely.
What makes a forensic accountant role senior level?
Senior level forensic accountant roles are defined by ownership, not just contribution. Professionals at this stage lead engagements end to end, make strategic decisions on investigative approach, present findings to legal teams or regulators, and mentor junior accountants. The technical depth expected includes advanced knowledge of fraud schemes, financial modeling, and expert witness preparation, distinguishing these roles clearly from mid level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level forensic accountants?
Senior Level forensic accountant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because of their exposure to complex financial disputes, regulatory scrutiny, white-collar crime investigations, and litigation where expert financial analysis is a core deliverable.