Manager, Disputes and Investigations; Forensic Accounting

Manager, Disputes and Investigations (Forensic Accounting)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential.

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $ - $ per year

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Job Function: Other

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

You will be leading a team to resolve complex matters that pose a threat or disruption to normal operations for our clients. You will lead incisive fraud investigations, create forensic analysis, provide litigation support and may be asked to provide expert testimony. You will help our clients and their counsel understand and resolve the financial impacts around their legal matters relating to complex accounting and financial issues across a wide range of projects involving economic disputes, claims, misunderstandings, investigations of white‑collar crime, forensic accounting and consulting, and post‑acquisition disputes.

Working as a partner to our clients by building consultative relationships you will develop an in‑depth understanding of the client, the industry and the case to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details. You will develop and coach a team to help you in preparing and communicating your analyses, findings, and insights to the client.

Relying on your initiative and flexibility to deliver results in an agile and collaborative team environment, you will build strong relationships with clients, legal counsel, and expert witnesses.

• Provide support on complex accounting related matters and disputes (example project types include investigations, forensic accounting, post‑acquisition disputes, and litigation support)
• Working closely with Managing Directors, Senior Directors, and Directors to identify and provide any needed project support
• Conducting the final quality control review of reports and other client deliverables.
• Assist with researching technical and industry specific issues
• Develop and suggest solutions to complex problems by thinking “outside the box”
• Balance multiple client projects and other responsibilities
• Develop client relationships and assist with business development
• Clearly presenting findings to client Boards/Committees and other interested parties
• Providing team and project management by developing clear workplans and providing direction and guidance to staff
• Creating a learning environment by providing meaningful coaching and feedback to others, while also facilitating the learning and development and growth opportunities of direct reports
• Creating an inclusive team working environment with trust and respect, seeking different viewpoints that lead to continuous improvement and growth
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Proactively communicating efficiently and effectively to all levels of the engagement team

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals that love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high‑quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance‑based reward structure.

As a Disputes and Investigations Manager, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level by gaining invaluable experience across different industries, sectors, and companies on a variety of interesting and critical projects. You will have the opportunity to apply your…