Litigation & Forensic Manager

Job description:

A growing and highly respected advisory and accounting firm is seeking an experienced Litigation & Forensic Manager to join its expanding team in Woodland Hills, California. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a driven forensic accounting professional who enjoys investigative work, client interaction, litigation support, and helping grow a sophisticated practice.

In this role, you will work directly with attorneys, business owners, clients, and external professionals on complex financial investigations, litigation matters, and forensic accounting engagements. Youll play a key role in uncovering financial insights, reconstructing records, analyzing transactions, and delivering clear, defensible findings through detailed reports and presentations.

The position combines technical forensic accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to manage engagements, mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Key responsibilities include conducting forensic investigations and financial analyses, tracing and reconstructing financial transactions, preparing expert reports, supporting dispute resolution and damage calculations, managing client engagements and project timelines, and collaborating closely with legal teams and outside professionals throughout the litigation process.

This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in fast-paced, intellectually challenging environments and enjoys balancing investigative accounting work with client-facing leadership and practice growth responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA, CFF, CFE, or related certification preferred
• Strong experience in forensic accounting and litigation support
• Proven experience with tracing, reconstruction, and forensic financial analysis
• Experience preparing detailed expert reports and supporting documentation
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and client relationship-building skills
• Professional presence with experience interacting with attorneys and external stakeholders
• Team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and client service focus

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing forensic and litigation support practice where your expertise, leadership, and client relationships can directly influence the future growth of the business.

Youll gain exposure to complex and high-profile financial matters while working closely with attorneys, clients, and leadership teams on intellectually engaging investigative work. The role offers strong visibility, meaningful client interaction, and the ability to play an active part in expanding a sophisticated forensic accounting practice.

In addition to highly competitive compensation and bonus potential tied to business development and client origination, the firm offers a collaborative environment, challenging casework, leadership opportunities, and long-term professional growth within an entrepreneurial and relationship-driven culture.

For forensic accounting professionals who enjoy combining analytical investigation with client strategy, networking, and practice leadership, this role offers exceptional long-term career upside.