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Forensic Accounting Senior Consultant

Crowe · Chicago, IL · $76,200–$151,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a data analysis that changed the direction of an investigation.

What they are checking: Data mining used to find something rather than to confirm it.

Describe a time you had to stop and say you could not reach a conclusion. How did you handle that?

What they are checking: Intellectual honesty about the limits of the evidence.

This is a Chicago senior consultant seat in the Forensic Consulting Group covering investigations, litigation support, disputes and insurance claims. What do you want to know about the mix of matter types you would actually work on?

What they are checking: Checking the real caseload before accepting.

What would you do

What do you do when the evidence points somewhere the client did not expect and does not want?

What they are checking: Independence when the client is paying and the answer is unwelcome.

How do you prepare a schedule or exhibit that a judge or jury can follow?

What they are checking: Presenting complex financial detail to a lay audience.

About the work

Walk me through how you would trace an irregularity in a set of financial records back to its source.

What they are checking: Investigative method, which is the core of forensic accounting.

How do you build a finding that will hold up if opposing counsel attacks it?

What they are checking: The defensibility this posting names explicitly.

You are asked to quantify damages in a post-acquisition dispute. Where do you start?

What they are checking: Quantification method in one of the matter types this posting names.

How do you keep your work product organized so it can be produced in a regulatory response months later?

What they are checking: Documentation discipline in matters that end up under scrutiny.

Crowe posted a Forensic Accounting Intern, a Digital Forensics Consultant and a Digital Forensics Intern at the same time as this role. What is the difference between forensic accounting and digital forensics as you understand them?

What they are checking: Understanding of the practice's structure, via the sibling roles posted together.

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Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. Job Description: What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes. As you grow, you’ll also begin to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work. Developing a sense of account leadership, including understanding client needs, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted partnerships, is part of what sets successful consultants apart. Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence. A Senior Consultant in Crowe's Forensic Consulting Group will understand accounting fundamentals and will have the ability to apply those accounting skills with judgment to analyze financial information. You'll be an active contributor on a team delivering forensic accounting, fraud investigation, litigation support, dispute advisory, regulatory response, and data-driven investigative services. Job duties include but are not limited to: • Assist in the investigation of complex business cases to minimize risk and support client decision-making • Provide litigation support, including the analysis of financial records, development of findings, preparation of schedules and exhibits, and presentation of conclusions that may be used to support legal proceedings or trial evidence. • Perform financial record reviews and audits to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, contracts, regulations, professional standards, and client requirements • Demonstrate considerable knowledge and analytical abilities by leading the development of quantitative data analysis and data mining solutions in support of forensic investigations, litigation, and/or in response to regulatory compliance-related inquiries emphasizing the development of database-driven reports to deliver high-quality services while improving client business results • Develop clear, defensible, and data-supported findings for use in forensic investigations, litigation support matters, regulatory responses, and client presentations • Apply results of data analysis processes with knowledge of financial and emerging management concepts, accounting and operational systems, other business data, performance measures, and benchmarks to identify trends, risk/problem areas, and opportunities to deliver high-quality services or improve client business results • Manage a broad spectrum of matters involving investigations, litigation support, post-acquisition disputes, and insurance claims • Assist with the preparation of financial analyses, investigative reports, litigation schedules, data summaries, and client-ready deliverables that communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner. • Position teams for successful engagement execution, quality results, and client satisfaction by working within project parameters, managing resources and processes, and anticipating and resolving issues. • Deliver on client commitments while meeting budget and realization goals • Identify opportunities to add value to existing clients or to capture new clients by bringing them targeted, effective ideas and solutions • Provide value-added strategies or services to assist clients in achieving their business objectives and assist clients in resolving issues by matching an in-depth understanding of client’s business with expert knowledge of industry trends, benchmarks, or best practices • Lead, mentor, and coach interns and staff members in the Forensic Accounting group Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • CPA eligible or active CPA license required • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Professional services firm experience required • Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience required, with some forensic accounting, economic crime investigation, fraud investigation, law enforcement, litigation support, dispute advisory, or data analytics experience preferred • Strong analytical and organization skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to travel and work additional hours when required • Experience analyzing financial records, transaction-level data, large data sets, or accounting entries to identify trends, anomalies, or exceptions • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required Preferred Qualifications: • CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) certification • Previous audit experience • Staff supervisory experience • Experience supporting litigation, regulatory inquiries, fraud investigations, or complex business disputes is preferred • Experience with data analytics/reporting tools, dashboards, and data mining procedures is preferred • Ability and desire to develop leadership skills • Desire to build networking skills and develop strong working relationships (both internally and externally) with business decision-makers We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,200.00 - $151,000.00 per year. Our Benefits: Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you! How You Can Grow: We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper! More about Crowe: Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services. The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world*. As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. (*As of July 2026) Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge. Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable. We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination. If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: https://careers.crowe.com/crowe-applicant-assistance-and-accommodation

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