BDO USA, LLP

Director Forensics, Investigation and Disputes

Posted on: 9 Jan 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Summary


BDOs Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

The Forensic Investigations and Disputes (FID) Director is responsible for providing client service in all aspects of the engagement, including developing work plans and leading multiple teams of staff in executing the services for clients to provide consulting, testimony and arbitration services. Also responsible for developing a marketing and business development plan to maintain revenue and utilization targets and working with others to implement the plan.

Qualifications

Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, required
- Masters degree in Business Administration, preferred

Experience:
- Ten (10) or more years of experience in public accounting, investigation or litigation services consulting experience, required
- Significant business experience in the application of finance and accounting principles, required
- Financial or economic analysis, business valuation or public accounting experience, preferred
- CFE, CBVA, CFF or similar, preferred
- Eight (8) or more years of experience in researching and applying accounting pronouncements in a business context, public accounting environment, regulatory environment or in the course of providing Litigation, Forensic and Investigatory Services, preferred

License/Certifications:
- CPA, preferred
- Other relevant advanced certification (Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Financial Analyst, etc.), preferred

Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong business development skills to assist in bringing in additional revenue to the firm.
- Strong analytical and basic research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
- Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
- Ability to encourage team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
- Executive presence, and the ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

BDO USA, LLP

Chicago, IL

Exceptional service. Worldwide.

BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients’ needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.

Unparalleled partner-involvement 
Deep industry knowledge and participation
Geographic coverage across the U.S.
Cohesive global network 
Focused capabilities across disciplines

BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest accounting network. 

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