Financial Investigations & Dispute Advisory Services - Manager

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We are looking to hire a Northeast-based Manager for the Financial Investigations & Dispute Advisory Services practice, part of RSM's Financial Consulting Services group.

Duties include:

• Working with the post-acquisition dispute resolution team supporting both advocacy and neutral accounting arbiter engagements involving purchase price disputes
• Assisting with document requests, analysis of client closing statements, application of U.S. GAAP and developing positions in relation to a purchase agreement as well as disputed accounting items, earnout calculations, etc.
• Assisting with the application of buyer-friendly or seller-friendly purchase agreement language that is accounting-related or involves net working capital, indebtedness, etc.
• Conducting investigations and quantifying damages related to matters that may include embezzlement, whistleblower claims, financial reporting fraud, foreign corrupt practices act, loan fraud, fidelity claims, rep and warranty claims, claw back litigation, construction fraud, Ponzi schemes, health care fraud, fraudulent conveyance, related party transactions, billing disputes, bankruptcy fraud, securities fraud, anti-money laundering, and other matters
• Analyzing and reconstructing fraudulent transactions, complex transactions, funds tracing, financial statements, etc.
• Familiarity or use of data analytics tools (Alteryx, IDEA, etc.), data mining and analysis, including construction of financial records, accounting data, database extracts, etc.
• Familiarity or use of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI, and Visio.
• Performing electronic reviews of evidence
• Preparing industry and market research
• Compiling organized working papers
• Supervising staff and project teams
• Contributing to proposals and assisting with business development activities to grow our practice (including CLE presentations, webinars, attending industry conferences, authorship of white papers, etc.)
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. / B.A. degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited university.  Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in major
• 5-7 years of experience providing litigation support, investigation, and forensic accounting services; "Big 4" or national consulting firm experience a plus.
• Experience working on purchase price dispute engagements, neutral accounting arbitrations and reading/interpreting purchase agreements
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Attained CPA and CFE or CFF certifications  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to travel to clients and other RSM offices
• Ability to work long hours and have flexibility to meet client deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to gather facts, organize data, analyze financial statements and other financial data, and identify relevant issues
• Strong verbal and writing and communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Eagerness and willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and understand your role on the team
• Driven to exceed client expectations
• Natural aptitude for solving problems
• Desire to learn and develop

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.