Forensic Accounting Manager

Location: Greater Seattle Area (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

A privately held organization is seeking a Forensic Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This newly created position will report directly to a senior finance leader and play an important role in evaluating financial activity across multiple business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying financial irregularities, uncovering inefficiencies, evaluating internal controls, and providing recommendations that support sound business decisions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into the details, asking questions, solving problems, and working independently.

The organization offers a collaborative environment where professionalism, discretion, and integrity are highly valued. This position provides broad exposure to a variety of business functions and the opportunity to work closely with leadership on projects that have a meaningful impact on the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, vendor activity, contracts, and operating expenditures to identify unusual activity, inefficiencies, and potential areas of concern.
• Conduct financial reviews and investigations related to operational, accounting, and compliance matters.
• Analyze trends and large data sets to identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop reports, summaries, and recommendations for management based on findings and observations.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Work with operational and finance personnel to better understand processes, identify concerns, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with internal investigations and special projects as needed.
• Create and maintain tools, reports, and dashboards that support ongoing monitoring and analysis.
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CFE, CIA, or similar professional designation preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in forensic accounting, internal audit, investigations, public accounting, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance practices.
• Experience identifying anomalies, investigating issues, and developing practical recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large amounts of financial data.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Newly created position with the opportunity to build and shape the role.
• Opportunity to work closely with organizational leadership.
• Diverse and interesting work that extends beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.
• Small office environment where employees are known, valued, and supported.
• Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Monday and Friday.
• Strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent benefits including:
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees
• Approximately 92% employer-paid medical coverage for eligible dependents
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Fifty-six hours of paid sick leave annually
• Employer-paid parking

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid schedule with employees working in the office Tuesday through Thursday and remotely on Monday and Friday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Interested?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit a PDF copy of your resume along with your availability for a confidential introductory conversation. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to discuss the position in greater detail.