Forensic Accounting Leader

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a fulfilling and impactful career. We offer you real flexibility to balance work with life moments, empowering you to deliver results that make a difference. We celebrate your individuality, prioritize your well-being, and invest in your professional growth. At Crowe, we believe everyone deserves equitable opportunities for advancement and leadership. With over 80 years of excellence in service and innovation across our audit, tax, and consulting groups, we continuously invest in cutting-edge solutions like AI-driven insights. Join us at Crowe and contribute to shaping the future of our industry. Job Description: As a Forensic Accounting Leader in Crowe's Forensics Consulting Group, you will apply your accounting expertise and analytical skills to assess financial information critically. You will play a vital role on a dynamic team that provides litigation support, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, insurance claim analysis, and dispute resolution. Your main responsibilities will include fostering client relationships, overseeing project delivery, managing engagement economics and risks, and supporting the growth of our forensic practice. Client & Engagement Management: Lead and guide a talented team of forensic experts, ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering professional development. Conduct engagements following professional, legal, regulatory, and firm standards. Collaborate with attorneys, executives, and various stakeholders to tailor engagement strategies to meet the specific needs of each case. Utilize advanced litigation support technologies, including eDiscovery software and data analytics tools. Implement quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of submissions and analyses. Stay current with industry developments, best practices, and emerging technologies in forensic and litigation support, making recommendations for improvements. Provide expert support during depositions, hearings, and trials as necessary. Review and analyze financial statements, accounts, and records to uncover inconsistencies, discrepancies, or potential fraudulent activities. Summarize complex data into effective damage models and present findings clearly. Manage a wide range of cases, from investigations to insurance claims. Position the team for successful engagement execution by managing resources and resolving issues proactively. Meet client commitments while adhering to budget and realization objectives. Business Development: Actively explore new revenue opportunities for the firm by developing innovative strategies to capture business in target markets. Identify ways to enhance value for existing clients and attract new clients through tailored solutions. Enhance brand visibility and create business opportunities within the firm and external market. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields is required. Active CPA license is required; CFE or CFF certification is preferred. 5 to 7 years of accounting experience, including 2 to 3 years in Litigation Support or Forensic Accounting. Experience in a professional services firm is required; audit experience is a plus. Strong investigative, analytical, and organizational skills. Creative problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail. A motivation to develop leadership capabilities. A desire to build networking skills and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects independently. Willingness to travel and work additional hours as needed. Work Environment: Hybrid work environment with occasional client site visits. We expect our candidates to embody Crowe's core values: Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity at all times. In compliance with federal law, all hired individuals will need to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hiring. Crowe is not currently sponsoring work authorization. The compensation range for this role factors in various elements, such as skills, experience, licensure, and organizational needs. The estimated annual salary range is $111,600.00 - $215,300.00. Our Benefits: Your exceptional experience at Crowe begins here. We value our people and offer a comprehensive total rewards package. Discover what a career at Crowe can mean for you! How You Can Grow: We will support your talent within an inclusive culture valuing diversity. You’ll meet regularly with a Career Coach to discuss your career goals and aspirations. More about Crowe: Crowe is one of the largest public accounting, consulting, and technology firms in the United States, recognized by various organizations as one of the best workplaces in the country. We serve clients worldwide as independent members of Crowe Global, a vast global accounting network with over 200 independent firms in more than 130 countries. Crowe LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on numerous protected characteristics. Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates from staffing agencies or third-party services. Any referrals submitted without a previous agreement will be considered the property of Crowe and free of charge. Crowe considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable state and local laws. 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Created: 2026-03-04