RSM US

Financial Investigations & Dispute Advisory Services Director - Post Acquisition Disputes

RSM US • $126K — $254K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Master's degree preferred.
  • 7-10 years in post-acquisition dispute consulting; Big 4 or national firm experience highly valued.
  • Expertise in purchase price disputes, neutral accounting arbitrations, and purchase agreement interpretation.
  • Strong grasp of U.S. GAAP principles.
  • CPA and either CFE or CFF certifications required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel and work long hours to meet client deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead post-acquisition dispute resolution engagements including advocacy and neutral arbitration cases.
  • Oversee client service delivery and develop submissions for accounting arbiters.
  • Review and draft accounting-related purchase agreement language.
  • Manage client relationships to drive additional service opportunities.
  • Utilize AI and data analytics tools for financial data analysis.
  • Compile organized working papers to support engagement findings.
  • Lead presentations, client calls, and supervise project teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to help balance life and work demands.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Discretionary performance-based bonuses relative to individual and firm performance.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Full Job Description
We are looking to hire a Northeast-based Director for the Post-Acquisition Dispute Advisory Services practice, part of RSM's Deal Services group.

Duties include:
• Leading engagements and working with the post-acquisition dispute resolution team supporting both advocacy and neutral accounting arbiter engagements involving purchase price disputes.
• Overseeing client service delivery, drafting and developing written submissions to accounting arbiters, document requests, analysis of client closing statements, including applications of U.S. GAAP and contractually prescribed accounting principles, developing positions in relation to a purchase agreement as well as disputed accounting items, earnout calculations, etc.
• Reviewing and drafting buyer-friendly or seller-friendly purchase agreement language that is accounting-related or involves net working capital, indebtedness, etc.
• Managing and leveraging client relationships to secure additional services
• Familiarity or use of AI (Copilot, Claude, etc.), data analytics tools (Alteryx, IDEA, etc.), data mining and analysis, including construction of financial records, accounting data, database extracts, etc.
• Reviewing and compiling organized working papers supportive of engagement findings and conclusions
• Developing agendas and leading presentations, client calls, supervising staff and project teams
• Promoting and growing the practice through collaboration with Deal Services and other RSM colleagues as well as developing and leveraging off internal and external networks to secure engagements.
• Drafting proposals and assisting with business development activities to grow our practice (including CLE presentations, webinars, attending industry conferences, authorship of white papers, etc.)
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients

Qualifications:
• Minimum B.S. / B.A. degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited university. Master's degree a plus.
• 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 a plus as well as a 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 have flexibility to meet client deadlines
• Strong verbal and writing and communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Leadership acumen, mentorship and development of talent
• Driven to exceed client expectations
• Natural aptitude for solving problems

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $126,500 - $254,700

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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