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Forensic Accounting Manager

Lake Mary, FL ยท On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Firm: Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm, recognized for excellence in ... In this role, the Forensic Accounting Manager will have a number of responsibilities, including ...

Forensic Accounting Manager

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Firm: Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm, recognized for excellence in ... In this role, the Forensic Accounting Manager will have a number of responsibilities, including ...

Forensic Accounting Manager

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Firm: Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm, recognized for excellence in ... In this role, the Forensic Accounting Manager will have a number of responsibilities, including ...

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How much do forensic accounting consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for forensic accounting consultant in the United States is $47.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.89 and $59.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Forensic Accounting Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forensic Accounting Consultant, you need a strong background in accounting principles, investigative techniques, and preferably a CPA or CFE certification. Proficiency with data analysis software, spreadsheet tools, and forensic accounting systems is crucial for examining financial records and detecting fraud. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you present findings clearly and work collaboratively with legal teams. These skills ensure accurate financial investigations, support legal proceedings, and help clients resolve complex financial disputes.

What are some common challenges faced by Forensic Accounting Consultants when investigating financial discrepancies?

Forensic Accounting Consultants often encounter challenges such as incomplete or poorly maintained records, attempts to conceal or alter evidence, and the need to work under tight deadlines. They must use keen analytical skills to piece together complex financial data and collaborate closely with legal teams, law enforcement, or corporate management. Navigating sensitive situations while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality is also crucial to building credible findings that can withstand scrutiny in legal proceedings.

What does a Forensic Accounting Consultant do?

A Forensic Accounting Consultant specializes in investigating financial records to detect fraud, embezzlement, or other financial discrepancies. They analyze complex financial data, prepare detailed reports, and may serve as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. Their expertise is often used in cases involving litigation, insurance claims, or disputes over business valuations. They also help organizations strengthen internal controls to prevent future financial misconduct.

What is the difference between Forensic Accounting Consultant vs Forensic Accountant?

AspectForensic Accounting ConsultantForensic Accountant
CredentialsCPA, CFE, or similar certificationsCPA, CFE, or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, law firms, corporate settingsAccounting firms, law enforcement, courts
Employer & IndustryConsulting firms, legal, corporateLegal, law enforcement, auditing
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

While both roles require similar credentials and often work in legal or corporate environments, a Forensic Accounting Consultant primarily provides expert advice and analysis on a consulting basis, whereas a Forensic Accountant typically conducts investigations directly within firms or law enforcement agencies. The consultant often works on multiple cases for various clients, offering specialized expertise, while the accountant may be more involved in ongoing investigations or litigation support.

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Forensic Accounting Manager

Forensic Accounting Manager

Meaden & Moore

Lake Mary, FL โ€ข On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Firm:

Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm, recognized for excellence in both the workplace and with our clients. We are a nine-time winner of The Plain Dealerโ€™s Top Workplaces, a seven-time recipient of Ohio Magazineโ€™s Best Places to Work and consistently ranked among the Top 50 Best of the Best Firms by Inside Public Accounting. These accolades highlight how our firm is managed and reflect our commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic environmentโ€”one that nurtures career growth and provides long-term opportunities for advancement, leadership, and potential ownership.

Since 1919, we have been dedicated to delivering exceptional professional services across accounting, tax, forensic, and consulting disciplines. Our expert teamโ€”CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, advisors, and auditorsโ€”brings deep expertise, insight, and tailored strategies to help clients navigate complex challenges, enhance business success, and thrive in todayโ€™s global economy.


Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Manager with five plus years of experience (public accounting preferred) to work within our Investigative Accounting Group. We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment.

The majority of our engagements involve working with commercial property insurers to evaluate physical damage and business income losses suffered by businesses as a result of catastrophic events. Projects may include reviewing and analyzing historical financial and industry information, revenue and expense projections, insurance claim evaluations, economic damage evaluations, fraud and fidelity, and forensic examinations. Assignments provide exposure to a wide range of industries from small local retail stores to multinational entities. In addition, we provide expertise to insurers and attorneys across a vast array of areas including fraud services, litigation support, dispute resolution, and catastrophic response.
In this role, the Forensic Accounting Manager will have a number of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

  • Managing multiple, concurrent assignments
  • Supervising the analysis and schedule preparation of staff
  • Building solid technical accounting skills, as well as an understanding of complex property damage, business interruption, and extra expense claims
  • Developing business contacts and networking
  • Recruiting, training and developing staff

Qualifications:

We are looking for individuals who seek exciting, long-term career challenges in the field of accounting and have a genuine interest in the area of forensic accounting and litigation support services. Successful individuals in this position are naturally outgoing, self-motivated, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and enjoy a wide variety of work experiences and challenges.
To be considered for this position, candidates must:

  • Hold a Bachelor or advanced degree (Accounting or Finance preferred)
  • CPA license preferred but not required
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Microsoft Excel)
  • Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Travel overnight, as needed (approximately 20%)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and companyโ€™s achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage our employeesโ€™ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Benefits/Compensation:

Determining actual compensation relies on many factors including individual candidate experience, qualifications, and comparable benchmarks. Base compensation for this role typically ranges between $110,000 and $140,000. Additionally, we offer a generous incentive program and various other bonus opportunities which reward exceptional performance.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes your choice of medical programs, generous PTO and holidays, 401k matching, profit sharing, various perks, and several bonus opportunities.