Financial Investigations & Dispute Advisory Services Director – Post Acquisition Disputes

RSM US LLP

. Lead engagements and work with the post-acquisition dispute resolution team on advocacy and neutral accounting arbiter engagements involving purchase price disputes .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $126,500 - $254,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP, post-acquisition dispute consulting, and neutral accounting arbitrations, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality service. Proficient in drafting accounting-related purchase agreement language and developing earnout calculations while leading project teams and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. GAAP ExpertisePost-Acquisition Dispute ConsultingNeutral Accounting ArbitrationsCPA CertificationCFE or CFF Certification

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Hard Skills

Earnout CalculationsFinancial Record AnalysisPurchase Agreement InterpretationForensic Accounting InvestigationsData Analytics ToolsDocument DraftingClient Service DeliveryAccounting Principles ApplicationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyMicrosoft PowerPoint Proficiency

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsProblem-Solving AptitudeLeadership Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Data Mining ToolsAI ToolsMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFECFF

Industry Keywords

Purchase Price DisputesNeutral AccountingLitigation SupportConsulting Firm ExperienceClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engagements and work with the post-acquisition dispute resolution team on advocacy and neutral accounting arbiter engagements involving purchase price disputes
Oversee client service delivery and draft written submissions, document requests, closing statement analyses, and positions related to purchase agreements and disputed accounting items
Apply U.S. GAAP and contractually prescribed accounting principles
Develop earnout calculations
Review and draft buyer-friendly or seller-friendly accounting-related purchase agreement language
Manage and leverage client relationships to secure additional services
Use AI, data analytics tools, data mining, and financial record and accounting data analysis
Review and compile organized working papers supporting engagement findings and conclusions
Develop agendas, lead presentations and client calls, and supervise staff and project teams
Promote and grow the practice through collaboration and internal and external networks
Draft proposals and assist with business development activities, including CLE presentations, webinars, industry conferences, and white papers
Cultivate positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. / B.A. degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited university
7-10 years of experience providing post-acquisition dispute consulting, neutral accounting arbitrations sales and reading/interpreting purchase agreements
Big 4 or national consulting firm experience is a plus
Background in litigation support and forensic accounting investigations
Subject matter expertise with purchase price dispute engagements, neutral accounting arbitrations and reading/interpreting purchase agreements
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Attained CPA and CFE or CFF certifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Flexibility to travel to clients and other RSM offices
Ability to work long hours and flexibility to meet client deadlines
Strong verbal, writing, and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision
Leadership acumen, mentorship and development of talent
Driven to exceed client expectations
Natural aptitude for solving problems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in your schedule
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during recruitment and employment
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance