Ankura
Senior Managing Director, Risk Advisory, Global Investigations & Forensic Accoun
Ankura, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Managing Director, Risk Advisory, Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting
Role overview
The Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting team assists companies with addressing issues related to corruption, fraud, or accounting misstatements. We offer clarity and guide decision-making during times of crisis, particularly when clients are under scrutiny from regulators or other stakeholders. With a blend of expert forensic accountants, investigators and former regulators, we are qualified to advise on high-stakes matters.
Overview The Senior Managing Director role is an executive-level position that leads and manages complex investigations and forensic accounting client engagements. The candidate should be a strong commercial leader with a track record of revenue generation and market leadership in Investigations and Forensic Accounting advisory.
Responsibilities
Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
Leverage expertise to analyze accounting, auditing, and independence rules and standards
Assist Ankura senior leaders and clients with communications with regulators (e.g., PCAOB, SEC) on auditing, accounting, and independence matters
Provide independent perspectives based on GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB standards to identify enhancements to audit methodology and quality control
Assist external and internal counsel in investigations of corporate breaches in policies, procedures, and ethics
Collaborate with colleagues, clients, fraud examiners, auditors, lawyers, and regulatory authorities on challenging, sensitive situations
Lead and conduct forensic investigations, technical accounting research, fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, and related activities
Review and finalize engagement work plans, working papers, and reports to a high standard of quality
Lead and manage engagement teams comprising internal and external experts
Plan, manage, and control budgets for investigations engagements
Monitor and manage risks throughout the engagement cycle
Maintain strict client and engagement confidentiality and integrity
Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and internal teams to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff; assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with strong technical and research skills; expertise in financial reporting, disclosure, and ICFR
Minimum 20+ years of relevant forensic accounting and investigations experience
Minimum of 10 years' experience with professional services or international audit firms, and/or specialized forensic accounting and investigatory services
Successful track record of generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
Strong personal brand within accounting investigations and deep market-making relationships
Proven experience in complex accounting investigations, national or international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness engagements
CPA strongly preferred; fraud examination credentials (e.g., CFE, CFF) considered positively
Ability to influence at executive levels and across stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication skills
High energy, flexible, adaptable to fast-paced environments
Ability to work in complex client environments and situations
Self-directed with client-ready document and presentation development
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. For accommodations in applying, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call +1.312-583-2122.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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The Global Investigations & Forensic Accounting team assists companies with addressing issues related to corruption, fraud, or accounting misstatements. We offer clarity and guide decision-making during times of crisis, particularly when clients are under scrutiny from regulators or other stakeholders. With a blend of expert forensic accountants, investigators and former regulators, we are qualified to advise on high-stakes matters.
Overview The Senior Managing Director role is an executive-level position that leads and manages complex investigations and forensic accounting client engagements. The candidate should be a strong commercial leader with a track record of revenue generation and market leadership in Investigations and Forensic Accounting advisory.
Responsibilities
Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
Leverage expertise to analyze accounting, auditing, and independence rules and standards
Assist Ankura senior leaders and clients with communications with regulators (e.g., PCAOB, SEC) on auditing, accounting, and independence matters
Provide independent perspectives based on GAAP, IFRS, and PCAOB standards to identify enhancements to audit methodology and quality control
Assist external and internal counsel in investigations of corporate breaches in policies, procedures, and ethics
Collaborate with colleagues, clients, fraud examiners, auditors, lawyers, and regulatory authorities on challenging, sensitive situations
Lead and conduct forensic investigations, technical accounting research, fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, and related activities
Review and finalize engagement work plans, working papers, and reports to a high standard of quality
Lead and manage engagement teams comprising internal and external experts
Plan, manage, and control budgets for investigations engagements
Monitor and manage risks throughout the engagement cycle
Maintain strict client and engagement confidentiality and integrity
Maintain active communication with counsel, clients, and internal teams to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff; assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Design, craft and deliver client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials
Participate in business development activities such as public speaking events, conferences, seminars, marketing events and client meetings
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with strong technical and research skills; expertise in financial reporting, disclosure, and ICFR
Minimum 20+ years of relevant forensic accounting and investigations experience
Minimum of 10 years' experience with professional services or international audit firms, and/or specialized forensic accounting and investigatory services
Successful track record of generating $3 - $5 million+ annually
Strong personal brand within accounting investigations and deep market-making relationships
Proven experience in complex accounting investigations, national or international investigations, compliance risk assessments, forensic audits, disputes support or expert witness engagements
CPA strongly preferred; fraud examination credentials (e.g., CFE, CFF) considered positively
Ability to influence at executive levels and across stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication skills
High energy, flexible, adaptable to fast-paced environments
Ability to work in complex client environments and situations
Self-directed with client-ready document and presentation development
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. For accommodations in applying, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call +1.312-583-2122.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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