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Litigation Forensic Accounting Jobs in California

Meaden & Moore

Forensic Accounting Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The firm provides a broad range of services including forensic accounting, litigation support, risk advisory, tax, assurance, and business consulting solutions. Having recently partnered with Unity ...

Meaden & Moore

Forensic Accounting Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The firm provides a broad range of services including forensic accounting, litigation support, risk advisory, tax, assurance, and business consulting solutions. Having recently partnered with Unity ...

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

AspectLitigation Forensic AccountingForensic Accountant
CertificationsCPA, CFF, or CFE often requiredCPA, CFF, or CFE often required
Work EnvironmentLegal cases, courtrooms, investigationsInvestigations, audits, legal proceedings
Industry UsageLegal disputes, litigation supportFraud detection, dispute resolution

Litigation Forensic Accountants specialize in providing financial analysis and expert testimony specifically for legal cases, often working closely with attorneys and appearing in court. Forensic Accountants have a broader role in investigating financial crimes, fraud, and conducting audits that may or may not involve litigation. While both roles require similar credentials and work in overlapping environments, Litigation Forensic Accounting is more focused on supporting legal proceedings.

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Infographic showing various Litigation Forensic Accounting job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

ImpactSearch Partners

Calabasas, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Key Responsibilities

· Manage accounting compliance with the Courts and United States Trustee's Office (monthly operating reports, plan and disclosure projection drafting and support, preparing bankruptcy schedules and statements of financial affairs, post-confirmation reports, managing distributions, updating budgets to actuals, etc)

· Manage calls with the fiduciaries (chapter 7 or 11 trustees, Chief Restructuring Officers, principals of Debtors, etc.) and other professionals involved in cases

· Manage takeover of businesses for fiduciaries if needed (possession and safekeeping of records, shut down of facilities, ongoing operations, shut down of operations, forensic preservation of records, forensic investigations, etc)

· Lead forensic accounting and litigation support engagements, from planning to deliverable.

· Oversee and review financial analyses, tracing, and damage calculations.

· Supervise and mentor staff accountants and senior staff, ensuring technical accuracy and professional growth.

· Prepare, review, and present expert report schedules and exhibits for partner and attorney review.

· Communicate directly with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders in litigation and bankruptcy matters.

· Support business valuations, bankruptcy analyses, and other consulting projects as needed.

· Contribute to firm-wide initiatives, process improvements, and staff development.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 5–8 years of progressive experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, or public accounting.

· Strong working knowledge of financial statements, accounting systems, and investigative procedures.

· Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CoPilot, and Word; QuickBooks experience preferred.

· Exceptional writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.

· Demonstrated leadership ability, professionalism, and dependability.

· Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

· Prior experience in bankruptcy, receivership, or restructuring matters.

· CFF, CFE, CIRA, or other forensic credentials (or willingness to obtain).

· Experience in managing staff and client relationships within a professional services firm.

Why Join Our Client

They are a collaborative firm where your contributions are visible and valued. Managers have direct access to partners and clients, real input on engagements, and a clear path for advancement. Their hybrid structure supports flexibility while maintaining the strong in-office culture.

If you're ready to take the next step in your forensic accounting career with a firm that values excellence and integrity, we'd love to hear from you.