Senior Consultant Forensic Accounting & Damages

Job Title

MBP Dispute Resolution Practice Professional

Job Description

MBP is seeking a motivated, high-performing professional to join its dispute resolution practice. This role is for individuals with 2 to 10 years of experience in forensic accounting, audit, or claims consulting. Depending on your depth of experience and leadership track record, this position ranges from Senior Consultant to Associate Director. You will be a key driver in our engagements, responsible for managing project timelines, supervising junior staff, and ensuring the technical accuracy of work product.

Main Duties

• Leading Analysis & Discovery Support: Oversee the "heavy lifting" of technical financial analyses and investigations. You will perform detailed financial analysis and develop financial models from transactional and other financial data for use in expert reports.
• Project & People Management: Serve as the primary supervisor for junior consultants. You will manage daily workflows, perform quality control reviews of staff work, and mentor team members. You will also be expected to manage budgets and project schedules, and timely report findings and progress to management.
• Client Engagement: Act as a central point of contact for clients and legal counsel. This includes leading data collection efforts, providing project status updates, and participating in meetings to discuss preliminary findings and strategy.
• Expert Reporting & Exhibits: Will assist with drafting expert reports, rebuttals, and memos, as well as preparing visual exhibits for use in arbitration or trial.
• Business Development Support: Assist leadership in the growth of the practice by contributing to the preparation of proposals, industry presentations, and attend networking events.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field is required. A Master's degree (MBA or MAcc) and professional certifications such as CPA or CFE are highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory (complex formulas, data modeling, and visualization). Experience with database management or specialized accounting software (e.g., Deltek, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with construction accounting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), or commercial litigation procedures is highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to articulate technical findings clearly to both internal leadership and external clients.
• Professional Rigor: A high degree of discretion and attention to detail. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict, court-mandated deadlines.

Status

Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.