Forensic Accounting Senior Consultant

Consultant Role at CroweAt Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.As you grow, you'll also begin to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work. Developing a sense of account leadership, including understanding client needs, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted partnerships, is part of what sets successful consultants apart.Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.A Senior Consultant in Crowe's Forensic Consulting Group will understand accounting fundamentals and will have the ability to apply those accounting skills with judgment to analyze financial information. You'll be an active contributor on a team delivering forensic accounting, fraud investigation, litigation support, dispute advisory, regulatory response, and data-driven investigative services.Job duties include but are not limited to:Assist in the investigation of complex business cases to minimize risk and support client decision-makingProvide litigation support, including the analysis of financial records, development of findings, preparation of schedules and exhibits, and presentation of conclusions that may be used to support legal proceedings or trial evidence.Perform financial record reviews and audits to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, contracts, regulations, professional standards, and client requirementsDemonstrate considerable knowledge and analytical abilities by leading the development of quantitative data analysis and data mining solutions in support of forensic investigations, litigation, and/or in response to regulatory compliance-related inquiries emphasizing the development of database-driven reports to deliver high-quality services while improving client business resultsDevelop clear, defensible, and data-supported findings for use in forensic investigations, litigation support matters, regulatory responses, and client presentationsApply results of data analysis processes with knowledge of financial and emerging management concepts, accounting and operational systems, other business data, performance measures, and benchmarks to identify trends, risk/problem areas, and opportunities to deliver high-quality services or improve client business resultsManage a broad spectrum of matters involving investigations, litigation support, post-acquisition disputes, and insurance claimsAssist with the preparation of financial analyses, investigative reports, litigation schedules, data summaries, and client-ready deliverables that communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.Position teams for successful engagement execution, quality results, and client satisfaction by working within project parameters, managing resources and processes, and anticipating and resolving issues.Deliver on client commitments while meeting budget and realization goalsIdentify opportunities to add value to existing clients or to capture new clients by bringing them targeted, effective ideas and solutionsProvide value-added strategies or services to assist clients in achieving their business objectives and assist clients in resolving issues by matching an in-depth understanding of client's business with expert knowledge of industry trends, benchmarks, or best practicesLead, mentor, and coach interns and staff members in the Forensic Accounting groupBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA eligible or active CPA license requiredThorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Professional services firm experience requiredMinimum of two (2) years of accounting experience required, with some forensic accounting, economic crime investigation, fraud investigation, law enforcement, litigation support, dispute advisory, or data analytics experience preferredStrong analytical and organization skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to travel and work additional hours when requiredExperience analyzing financial records, transaction-level data, large data sets, or accounting entries to identify trends, anomalies, or exceptionsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint requiredPreferred Qualifications:CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) certificationPrevious audit experienceStaff supervisory experienceExperience supporting litigation, regulatory inquiries, fraud investigations, or complex business disputes is preferredExperience with data analytics/reporting tools, dashboards, and data mining procedures is preferredAbility and desire to develop leadership skillsDesire to build networking skills and develop strong working relationships (both internally and externally) with business decision-makersWe expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,200.00 - $151,000.00 per year.Our Benefits: Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!How You Can Grow: We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper! More about Crowe: Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world*. As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. (*As of July 2026)