Director, Fraud – Forensics

Armanino

Director leading fraud investigations, litigation support, and forensic accounting consulting at Armanino, a nationwide accounting and business advisory firm. Growing the practice, developing teams, and delivering client engagements.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $166,600 - $227,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading fraud investigations, forensic accounting, and litigation support while effectively managing and developing a high-performing team. Proven ability to drive business development and cultivate relationships with senior executives and private equity sponsors.

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Fraud InvestigationsForensic AccountingLitigation SupportBusiness DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingEconomic Damages CalculationsDispute ConsultingEmbezzlement InvestigationFinancial Reporting FraudPonzi Scheme InvestigationHealth Care FraudClient DeliveryProject ManagementConsulting Engagements

Soft Skills

MentoringRelationship BuildingTeam Culture DevelopmentThought LeadershipSolution Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFEMAFFCFF

Industry Keywords

FraudForensic InvestigationsBusiness ValuationsConsultingPrivate Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the fraud and forensic practice and help manage the team
Grow the practice by selling new business and hiring and building a team
Manage dispute, fraud, forensic, and litigation support consulting engagements
Prepare and/or review detailed financial models and economic damages calculations
Lead fraud investigations, including embezzlement, financial reporting fraud, Ponzi schemes, and health care fraud
Lead dispute and litigation consulting matters
Support business development by preparing proposals and attending industry and networking events
Oversee and execute A+ client delivery
Lead, mentor, and professionally develop CFO Advisory team members
Build team culture for scaling a hyper-growth consulting business
Cultivate relationships with senior executives and private equity sponsors to generate projects
Support business development with client delivery or sector-specific expertise
Foster a growth and business development mindset
Act as a thought leader in the market
Deliver fact-driven, solution-oriented consulting engagements meeting Armanino’s A+ Execution standard
Supervise execution teams, provide senior project leadership, and manage evolving client needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business-related field or relevant work experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience providing litigation support, investigation, and forensic accounting services
CPA license, and/or CFE, and/or MAFF, and/or CFF preferred
Other credentials that relate to fraud and forensic investigations, business valuations, and the like are highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.
Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays