Director of Forensic Accounting

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom FTI Consulting, Inc Full time
Director of Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services

Position Overview:
The Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services division is an integral part of the broader Forensic & Litigation Consulting sector, which encompasses our Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Construction Disputes, and Financial Services units.
This division provides a comprehensive suite of forensic accounting and investigative services to clients globally. Our services include forensic accounting, fraud investigations, regulatory compliance assessments, asset tracing, litigation support, and financial crime compliance.

The London office is seeking professionals with extensive and diverse experience to join a team consistently recognized as a leader in the field by industry publications.

As a Director, you will engage directly with clients and lead smaller projects while serving as the delivery lead on larger initiatives. You will play a crucial role in managing a successful and expanding practice across the EMEA region. The role requires the ability to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team, as many projects involve data analytics, e-discovery, business intelligence, and forensic accounting. You will work on high-profile engagements, including internal investigations, regulatory issues, and litigation matters, primarily for large corporations and high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities:
Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing and managing engagements, collaborating with client personnel, team members from the Forensic Accounting & Advisory Services division, and professionals from other firms.
  • Conducting financial analysis and assisting clients in identifying and documenting complex investigative issues.
  • Organizing information to enable effective data access and analysis.
  • Performing industry and company research using online tools and publicly available information, and preparing reports and schedules for clients and other stakeholders.
  • Applying accounting, financial, and analytical skills to various client situations, including detailed reviews of financial statements and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Maintaining comprehensive working paper records that reflect the methodologies and sources of information used during analytical tasks.
  • Delivering high-quality outputs within established deadlines.
  • Preparing draft analyses and reports for third parties as necessary regarding project scope and results.
  • In addition to managing new engagements, Directors will develop go-to-market strategies, collaborating with senior management and business development teams to identify and secure potential opportunities. They will also take on leadership roles to manage and develop the wider team.

Professional Development:
Alongside opportunities for on-the-job learning from leading industry professionals, FTI Consulting offers extensive internal and external training programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent international accounting qualification.
  • Significant experience in forensic accounting and investigations.
  • Broad experience across various case types, including financial statement fraud, procurement fraud, asset tracing, money laundering, bribery/corruption, and internal controls assessments.
  • Experience leading small engagements or serving as the delivery lead on larger projects.
  • Substantial career experience in investigations.
  • Strong understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Developing a specialization within the forensic accounting field.
  • Proven ability to generate substantial work from established client relationships.
  • Extensive network of contacts within major law firms and corporate clients.
  • Ability to manage cases of varying sizes, from medium to large multi-jurisdictional matters.
  • Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients in high-pressure situations.
  • Experience interfacing at the board level.
  • Strong aptitude for both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Ability to produce well-structured, concise reports with minimal oversight.
  • Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment to meet client needs.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on short notice.
  • Experience providing expert testimony is highly valued.

Benefits:
In addition to a well-defined career path and a supportive team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of benefits.

We offer a competitive benefits and wellness program, including private medical insurance, dental coverage, life insurance, income protection, a robust pension plan, holiday buy options, discounted gym memberships, interest-free travel loans, paid volunteer hours, and corporate matching for charitable contributions, among others.

About FTI Consulting:
What sets us apart? With over 6,000 employees in offices worldwide, we are the firm clients turn to when their most critical issues arise. Regardless of your level, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from top experts in your field on high-stakes projects that shape history. Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity, recognition, professional development, and community impact.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.



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