Forensic Accounting and Litigation Associate | Summer 2027

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Performance of preliminary valuation, forensic, and appraisal analyses, including the development of comparative adjusted financial statements and data input for expert witness exhibits

• Gain an understanding of accounting framework, tax law, and audit methodologies and their applicability to the litigation environment

• Develop knowledge of the relevant statutory and family codes and their applicability to accounting principles in the performance of forensic accounting

• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end

• Create forensic and economic models for the presentation of forensic conclusions

• Execute complex technological procedures within industry-standard accounting systems

• Identify and communicate case issues, findings, and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers, and partners to resolve client issues discovered during engagements

• Work with the discovery team to inventory and reconcile documents and data produced in preparation for submission to courts, attorneys, and clients

• Assist in the preparation of exhibits and background information for expert witness testimony

• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, Taxation or related field preferred

• CPA eligible; desire to obtain certification is required

• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations

• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a result driven team-oriented environment

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs