Analyze financial records to ensure accurate transaction recording, account reconciliation, and asset assessments
Identify and manage discrepancies in settlements or support obligations
Trace separate property assets
Analyze gross cash flow available for child and spousal support and the marital standard of living
Conduct business valuations
Apportion real estate and equity compensation (such as stock options, restricted stock units, carried interest, etc.)
Prepare various types of declarations for court proceedings
Account for transactions occurring post-separation and analyze their impact on the community estate
Prepare deposition questions for financial and party witnesses and assist counsel during the deposition
Assist partners in preparation for settlement conferences
Prepare work papers and exhibits for court hearings
Opportunity to travel to court with partners on cases to gain experience and learn about serving as potential testifying expert witnesses
Attend and participate in settlement conferences, assisting clients in resolving their dissolution cases

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related fields
CPA Designation
Licensed California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least two to three years of recent audit, accounting, or tax experience at a top-100 public accounting firm
Must possess exceptional abilities in both written and oral communication
Excellent computer skills are required in Microsoft Excel, Word, and related applications

Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting – Litigation Support

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