Advisory Forensic and Restructuring Manager - California
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Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.
Position Summary
As a Manager in Advisory – Forensics & Restructuring, you will lead complex engagements involving fraud investigations, financial disputes, expert testimony and restructuring advisory. You’ll apply forensic accounting techniques to uncover facts, support litigation or regulatory matters, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders. You’ll also assess and enhance compliance programs, identify fraud and misconduct risks, and support regulatory reporting. In addition, you’ll build strong client relationships, and mentor junior staff while contributing to practice development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead forensic accounting investigations, fraud risk assessments, and litigation support engagements.
- Manage restructuring assignments including insolvency analysis, turnaround strategies, and creditor negotiations.
- Supervise and mentor a team of associates and senior associates; provide performance feedback and career development guidance.
- Develop and maintain client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
- Prepare and review detailed reports, presentations, and expert witness documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across BPM to deliver integrated solutions.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.
- Champion sustainable workplace practices by supporting remote-first operations, promoting paperless workflows through digital collaboration tools, participating in recycling initiatives to minimize paper use, and consistently demonstrate alignment with BPM’s values.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA required; pursuit of CFE recommended.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, restructuring, or advisory services.
- Prior experience managing direct reports and leading client engagements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and financial modeling.
What you get:
- Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility.
- Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
- Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
- Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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