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Forensic Accounting Manager

Denver, CO ยท On-site

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Since 1919, we have been dedicated to delivering exceptional professional services across accounting, tax, forensic, and consulting disciplines. Our expert team--CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, advisors, and ...

Forensic Accounting Manager

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Since 1919, we have been dedicated to delivering exceptional professional services across accounting, tax, forensic, and consulting disciplines. Our expert team--CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, advisors, and ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic accountants in the United States is $85,177.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much is a forensic accountant paid?

Forensic accountants typically earn between $60,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certifications such as CPA or CFE. Senior professionals or those working in specialized fields can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000 with advanced skills and extensive experience.

What can you do as a forensic accountant?

A forensic accountant investigates financial records to detect fraud, embezzlement, or other financial crimes. They analyze data, prepare reports, and may testify as expert witnesses in legal proceedings, often using accounting software and adhering to legal standards.

How much do CIA forensic accountants make?

CIA forensic accountants typically earn between $60,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Senior professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000. These roles often require strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial regulations, and proficiency with forensic accounting tools.

Are forensic accountants in high demand?

Forensic accountants are in high demand due to increasing financial fraud, corporate investigations, and regulatory compliance needs. Their expertise in auditing, fraud detection, and legal proceedings makes them valuable across various industries, with job growth expected to be faster than average.

What is the difference between Forensic Accountants vs Auditors?

AspectForensic AccountantsAuditors
CredentialsCPA, CFE often preferredCPA typically required
Work EnvironmentInvestigative, legal settingsCorporate, public accounting firms
Industry UsageLegal cases, fraud investigationsFinancial statement review, compliance

While both forensic accountants and auditors hold CPA credentials and work within financial environments, forensic accountants focus on legal investigations and fraud detection, often working with law enforcement or legal teams. Auditors primarily review financial statements for accuracy and compliance within corporate or public firms. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the accounting industry.

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Infographic showing various Forensic Accountants job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,177 per year, or $41 per hour.
Managing Director, Financial Investigations & Forensic Accounting

Managing Director, Financial Investigations & Forensic Accounting

Nardello

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Salary: $250,000 - $325,000 plus discretionary bonus

THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & Head of Financial Investigations & Forensic Accounting, the Managing Director will be responsible for helping to drive the expansion of the firms Financial Investigations and Forensic Accounting practice, which provides a diverse range of forensic financial investigative, regulatory response, compliance advisory, litigation support, bankruptcy support and expert witness services . The qualified candidate will work with senior management on new business development and project execution, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring work quality and managing client relationships at the highest levels.

WHAT THE JOB ENTAILS:

  • Develop and execute a business development plan while working closely with Nardello & Co. senior management and staff.
  • Actively grow the firms client base by generating significant new business and managing client relationships.
  • Direct overall case management process from proposal to report production, including client relationships, staffing, budgeting, and quality control.
  • Participate in the training and development of more junior practice professionals.
  • Assure the firms continued growth and expansion by helping to shape the firms overall strategy.

YOUR BACKGROUND

  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant.
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in an international forensic financial professional services practice, including in senior management-level roles.
  • A proven track record of developing a book of business.
  • Deep experience in conducting complex, confidential forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, and litigation support engagements, in both an investigative and advisory capacity.
  • Experience in preparing, delivering, and defending expert analysis and testimony in litigation support and/or regulatory matters.
  • Willingness and ability to actively support a broad range of engagement types in a hands-on capacity.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • High degree of attention to detail and work product quality.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and support high performing teams.
  • A track record of demonstrating credibility, trust, enthusiasm, integrity, and ethics.
  • Other skills of interest include business valuation, internal controls assessment and advisory, and high-volume forensic data analysis. Sector experience in financial services, health care & life sciences also a plus.


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • CPA required.
  • Also valued: Certified Financial Forensics (CFF), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

ENVIRONMENT DETAILS

  • This position is in New York, Washington DC, or Los Angeles.
  • Some travel is required.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.

Nardello & Co. offers employees a competitive compensation and set of benefits.

Nardello & Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

WHO WE ARE:

With offices in New York, London, Paris, Washington DC, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai, Nardello & Co. is a global investigations firm whose experienced professionals handle a broad range of matters including due diligence, anti-corruption and fraud investigations, civil and white collar criminal litigation and arbitration support, asset tracing, activist defense, political risk and strategic intelligence, digital investigations and cyber defense, monitorships and independent investigations, and compliance.

Nardello & Co. enjoys a reputation as the best kept secret of leading law firms and financial institutions, Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, governments, NGOs, sports organizations and academic institutions who know that managing risk effectively requires choosing the best investigative partner.

We believe that excellence starts with having the right people. Our professionals have spent their entire careers building and enhancing their expertise. Our professional team includes former US federal prosecutors, US and international lawyers, former law enforcement personnel and intelligence operatives, licensed investigators, research analysts, former journalists, financial crimes specialists, forensic accountants, and computer forensic experts. Our team is composed of proven performers who think creatively and strategically, adhere to the highest ethical standards, and are committed to excellence.