Manager, Investigations – Forensic Investigations and Disputes

RSM US LLP

Manager in Investigations team leading forensic investigations and compliance services for law firms and corporations. Ensuring quality deliverables and managing client expectations across multiple engagements.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,400 - $178,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading teams investigating fraud and misconduct, bribery and corruption, and other investigative matters including electronic reviews of evidence
Leading teams supporting counsel in litigation and expert witness engagements potentially including damages calculations, preparation of document requests, witness questions, competitive and market research and other tasks
Owning responsibility for engagement delivery across multiple engagements; providing technical direction to team members; ensures “client ready” deliverables in both quality and consistency
Ensuring effective client communications across the team; delivering succinct observations and clear client messaging, and proactively managing client expectations
Managing engagement scope, budget, and timelines, anticipating changes in scope/budget; proactively communicating internally and adjusting plans in conjunction with engagement leadership
Monitoring leverage model across engagements to improve margin through active resource planning, delegation, and use of technology/lower cost resources/offshore capabilities
Maintaining organized personal and engagement files and workpapers and comply with firm professional, risk, information technology and security processes
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. / B.A. degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
Master's degree a plus
5+ years of experience providing litigation support, investigation, and forensic accounting services or analogous services
CPA or other relevant certification
Flexibility to travel to clients and other RSM offices and ability to work outside of regular office hours with sufficient flexibility to meet client deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision in leading multi-functional engagement teams
Natural aptitude for solving problems with experience in gathering 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
Interest and ability to learn advanced analytics techniques and programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as knowledge of other common accounting tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in your schedule
Opportunity to balance life’s demands
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic accountinglitigation supportinvestigationdata analysisfinancial statement analysisdamages calculationsdocument requestscompetitive researchmarket researchadvanced analytics

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingcommunication skillsclient managementteam leadershipflexibilityindependencerelationship buildingproactive communication

Certifications

CPAMaster's degree