Senior Consultant – Investigations & Forensic

Protiviti

. Lead defined workstreams within fraud, investigations, regulatory enforcement, e-discovery, and forensic matters from planning through delivery .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic accounting, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with strong analytical skills to analyze complex financial and electronic information. Proficient in project planning and execution, with the ability to coach and develop junior team members while effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.

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Forensic AccountingData AnalyticsE-Discovery MethodsRegulatory ComplianceProject Planning

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Hard Skills

Financial Transaction ReviewEvidence GatheringFact-FindingAnalytical SkillsDocumentation Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

RelativityDigital Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFECFFACEDS

Industry Keywords

Fraud ReviewInvestigationsRegulatory EnforcementLitigation SupportCompliance Risk Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead defined workstreams within fraud, investigations, regulatory enforcement, e-discovery, and forensic matters from planning through delivery
Coordinate timelines and deliverables under the direction of Managers
Conduct fact-finding, evidence gathering, interviews, and financial transaction reviews
Analyze financial and electronic information, transactional data, and complex documentation
Apply forensic accounting, data analytics, e-discovery methods, and digital tools to support case development
Review records, reports, communications, and documentation to trace funds, test patterns, and connect findings
Support compliance risk assessments and reviews of regulatory requirements
Develop investigative approaches for matters involving corporate governance, financial records, cybersecurity concerns, or potential misconduct
Analyze discrepancies and perform follow-the-money procedures
Prepare chronologies, workpapers, reports, exhibits, and client-ready presentations
Communicate findings to client stakeholders, counsel, and internal leadership
Monitor scope, budget, progress, risks, deadlines, dependencies, and deliverable quality
Coach Consultants and Interns, review work products, and develop junior team members
Collaborate with internal and external counsel, forensic accountants, technology professionals, and other consultants
Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Three to five years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, investigations, fraud review, regulatory matters, e-discovery, litigation support, compliance, or related professional services
Experience owning substantial portions of investigative or forensic workstreams under engagement leadership oversight
Experience with project planning, execution, deliverable tracking, and monitoring assigned budgets or workstream economics
Experience applying data analytics, evidence-gathering methods, and digital tools in investigative casework
Demonstrated ability to review junior team members’ work and provide practical coaching
Strong analytical skills to distill complex information into clear, supportable findings
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting findings to clients or senior stakeholders
Experience or understanding of fraud, investigations, regulatory enforcement, forensic accounting, e-discovery, litigation support, compliance risk assessments, and regulatory requirements
Comfort working with financial records, electronic evidence, transactional data, and complex documentation
CPA, CFE, CFF, ACEDS, Relativity, or other relevant certification preferred but not required
Prior consulting, accounting, legal, regulatory, or professional-services experience preferred
Successful completion of a background check
Ability to work in a hybrid model, including in-person work at local Protiviti offices and client sites and local or out-of-state travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 10% bonus target opportunity
Discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model with flexible remote and in-person work
Professional development and coaching opportunities