Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Manager

at  Baker Tilly

Overview
BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Baker Tilly has an incredible career opportunity for a Manager to join our growing Insurance and Litigation group. As a part of our team, you will find that our global brand and entrepreneurial environment will give you the support you need to apply your industry and technical experience to build your career across a wide range of services to meet our client’s most important needs. You will also contribute to some of the most important activities in our firm which include operating and growing the business, serving the client, developing the best people, and shaping our culture.
Manager on our Global Forensic and Litigation Services team have the unique opportunity to conduct and prepare a wide range of forensic financial analyses; which will require strong analytical, creative, investigative, research, and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
It’s an exciting time to join Baker Tilly!

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for your next challenge, crave variety where no day is the same and feel your skills and experience can be better utilized
• You maintain excellent client relationships by delivering high quality customer service and competently completing client engagements
• You are a team player with strong communication skills and desire to work collaboratively with others to meet client needs
• You are naturally curious, able to spot the unusual and have a tenacity to discover the cause
• You have a willingness to look at detail, without missing or losing the ‘big picture’
• You have a readiness to accept that everything one does might be challenged and have the confidence and resilience to handle this as well as pressure and deadlines
• You have proven industry experience outside traditional accounting i.e. energy, mining or construction sectors would be an advantage
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Carry out the quantification of claims on behalf of Insurers, Loss Adjusters, Lawyers and others
• Analyze data and financial / non-financial information and apply a forensic approach to the work
• Carry out basic relevant research (internet-based and site visits) proficiently
• Prepare clear, concise reports which can be understood by non-accountants as well as working directly with clients providing financial advisory, litigation support, insurance claim analysis and investigative services
• Analyze client documents; understand the flow of information/ documentation; summarize relevant information
• Review own work and co-workers’ correspondence and work product for errors
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate the next steps in a project, and suggest methods and solutions to supervisory team members
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships
• Work with Managers and above to create and modify presentations, industry articles and attend business development meetings and events, as directed
• Demonstrate strong networking skills by attending professional organizations, client functions, events, lunches, industry functions, presentations, and seminars as directed. As well as representing the firm professionally through outside events
• Demonstrate consistent development of technical skills, accuracy, timelines, and thoroughness in completing work assignments
• Determines engagement timelines, in conjunction with the engagement Manager/ Director / Partner, and instructs assistants in time management methods allowing them to efficiently and effectively accomplish the Firm’s objectives

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor Degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university in the areas of Accounting and Finance
• Working toward or having a CPA/CFE/CA/ACCA or other relevant certification is required
• A minimum of six years public accounting or forensic consulting experience required. Will look at candidates with a combination of industry/professional service blend.
• Business Interruption and forensics investigations experience
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and solid Microsoft Suite skills required
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings
• Relevant skills in project execution with hands on experience in the full life-cycle of a project
• Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Flexibility to travel to client site as needed and ability to work beyond core business hours

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for your next challenge, crave variety where no day is the same and feel your skills and experience can be better utilized
• You maintain excellent client relationships by delivering high quality customer service and competently completing client engagements
• You are a team player with strong communication skills and desire to work collaboratively with others to meet client needs
• You are naturally curious, able to spot the unusual and have a tenacity to discover the cause
• You have a willingness to look at detail, without missing or losing the ‘big picture’
• You have a readiness to accept that everything one does might be challenged and have the confidence and resilience to handle this as well as pressure and deadlines
• You have proven industry experience outside traditional accounting i.e. energy, mining or construction sectors would be an advantage
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorro

What you will do:

• Carry out the quantification of claims on behalf of Insurers, Loss Adjusters, Lawyers and others
• Analyze data and financial / non-financial information and apply a forensic approach to the work
• Carry out basic relevant research (internet-based and site visits) proficiently
• Prepare clear, concise reports which can be understood by non-accountants as well as working directly with clients providing financial advisory, litigation support, insurance claim analysis and investigative services
• Analyze client documents; understand the flow of information/ documentation; summarize relevant information
• Review own work and co-workers’ correspondence and work product for errors
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate the next steps in a project, and suggest methods and solutions to supervisory team members
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships
• Work with Managers and above to create and modify presentations, industry articles and attend business development meetings and events, as directed
• Demonstrate strong networking skills by attending professional organizations, client functions, events, lunches, industry functions, presentations, and seminars as directed. As well as representing the firm professionally through outside events
• Demonstrate consistent development of technical skills, accuracy, timelines, and thoroughness in completing work assignments
• Determines engagement timelines, in conjunction with the engagement Manager/ Director / Partner, and instructs assistants in time management methods allowing them to efficiently and effectively accomplish the Firm’s objective