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FTI Consulting

Global experts in crisis and transformation

Director – Forensic Accounting and Advisory - Accounting Advisory

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Paris, France
Hybrid
AccountingForensic Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree from a leading business school, engineering school, or specialized university program in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, such as Master CCA, DSCG, or equivalent.
  • Significant professional experience in accounting, auditing, compliance, investigations, or consulting services.
  • Substantial experience in accounting advisory and financial reporting engagements.
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS, French accounting standards, and other local standards, including complex accounting treatments and financial statement analysis.
  • Good understanding of internal control environments and accounting control frameworks.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex accounting and financial matters.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation preparation.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and interact effectively with demanding clients and stakeholders under strict deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and investigative tools, including advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to work independently in dynamic, changing environments.
  • Flexibility and availability to travel in France and internationally as needed.
  • Full professional proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and manage the day-to-day execution of engagements, including interactions with clients, auditors, internal finance teams, and legal advisers.
  • Lead technical accounting analyses concerning complex accounting issues, financial reporting problems, accounting irregularities, fraud risks, disputes, and regulatory matters.
  • Assist clients with accounting assessments and financial analyses relating to accounting treatments, transaction reviews, and financial reporting matters.
  • Apply accounting expertise to review financial statements, accounting records, journal entries, and transaction data, and apply IFRS and local generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Conduct accounting research and draft clear, well-supported technical memoranda documenting conclusions, accounting positions, methodologies, and supporting evidence.
  • Assist clients with financial reporting issues arising from significant transactions, disputes, investigations, restructurings, or regulatory reviews.
  • Participate in financial investigations and accounting reviews to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, accounting inaccuracies, or indicators of misconduct.
  • Organize and structure financial and non-financial information to facilitate analysis, reporting, and efficient case management.
  • Participate in investigative interviews and fact-finding procedures in forensic and litigation engagements.
  • Conduct financial investigative research using specialist investigative tools, open-source intelligence, and data-analysis techniques.
  • Draft detailed and concise workpapers documenting assumptions, methodologies, analyses performed, and information sources used during engagements.
  • Evaluate internal control frameworks and help clients identify and remediate accounting and financial control deficiencies.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, technical accounting analyses, investigation summaries, and presentations for management, boards, legal advisers, and regulatory authorities.
  • Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members while promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
  • Provide high-quality client service and contribute to business-development initiatives and the continued growth of the Forensic and Accounting Advisory team in France.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience advising clients on regulatory, litigation, or investigation matters.
  • Knowledge of SQL and Power BI.
  • Proficiency in additional languages.

About the company

FTI Consulting is a global professional services firm that provides advisory services for organizations facing crisis and transformation. It helps clients anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges and seize opportunities through teams across 34 countries. Its work spans crisis management, transformation, investigations, risk, financial advisory, and strategic communications, delivered by a large, multidisciplinary group of experts. The company differentiates itself by its global footprint, deep expertise in navigating crises and large-scale change, and hands-on approach to working closely with clients to implement solutions. The goal is to help organizations navigate difficult events and transformational changes, improve resilience, and capitalize on opportunities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $993.5 million, up 5.3%, with record quarterly sales.
  • Corporate Finance grew 8.5% in Q2 2026, driven by transformation demand.
  • FTI keeps adding senior leaders in Europe, Australia, and Latin America this September.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 litigation expenses cut EPS and signal recurring legal drag.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell 130 basis points in Q2 as costs outran revenue.
  • Senior-hire dependence makes a few rainmakers leaving a franchise-level revenue shock.

What makes FTI Consulting unique

  • FTI pairs crisis consulting with restructuring, forensics, and communications across 31 countries.
  • October 2026 hires in healthcare, energy, and UK restructuring deepen sector specialization.
  • June 2026 credit facility extension to 2031 gives acquisition and hiring firepower.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate matching for charitable donations

Paid time off for volunteering in your community

Generous paid study leave

Employee recognition programs

Paid time off for volunteering in your community

Corporate discount available for health insurance

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Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
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Oct 8th, 2026
FTI Consulting appoints Alexis Fekete to co-lead aviation practice in EMEA and Asia

FTI Consulting has appointed Alexis Fekete as a senior managing director in its corporate finance segment. Based in Dubai, Fekete will co-lead the firm's aviation practice across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia alongside Jasper Schrijver. Fekete joins from Seabury Aviation Partners, where he served as managing director and partner. He brings over 20 years of experience in aviation and aerospace, specialising in airline transformation, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and fleet acquisition. In his new role, Fekete will advise airlines, aerospace companies, lessors, investors, and governments on capital raising, transactions, and transformation. The appointment follows recent senior hires Neal Wesson in New York and Theo Kitsanelis in London, collectively adding 50 years of aviation industry experience to the firm.

Associated Press
Oct 7th, 2026
FTI Consulting appoints Anita Fuller to expand technology transformation in EMEA

FTI Consulting has appointed Anita Fuller as a Senior Managing Director in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fuller brings 25 years of experience in digital and technology transformation, governance, risk, cybersecurity and assurance. In her role, Fuller will advise clients on complex transformation programmes, helping modernise technology strategies and operating models, strengthen governance around AI and cloud technologies, and improve programme execution. Before joining FTI Consulting, Fuller spent eight years as a Partner at a Big Four firm, where she led the Technology Strategy and Transformation practice and served as Africa ServiceNow Alliance Leader. She recently spent two years leading the technology workstream for a major divestiture involving a global mining organisation. Fuller holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems and additional degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 1st, 2026
FTI Consulting appoints Christina Morris to expand AI-enabled healthcare capabilities

FTI Consulting has appointed Christina Morris as a Senior Managing Director in its Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice. Based in Washington, D.C., Morris brings over 25 years of experience helping pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations modernise risk, regulatory compliance and quality operations through technology-enabled transformation. In her new role, Morris will work with clients to assess and modernise complex business processes using automation, data, AI and business process management. Her focus will be on strengthening compliance, reducing operational risk and improving audit readiness. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Morris was a Managing Director at a Big Four firm, where she led technology-driven business transformation initiatives focusing on AI, GenAI and hyperautomation. She has also held senior positions at Hoverstate, FrontierBPM and EY.

Associated Press
Oct 1st, 2026
FTI Consulting strengthens UK turnaround team with four senior hires across London and Leeds

FTI Consulting has appointed four managing directors to expand its turnaround and restructuring capabilities across the UK. James Bulloss joins from PwC with over 18 years' experience in restructurings and insolvencies. Kasey Lin arrives from Houlihan Lokey, bringing expertise in cross-border restructurings. Theo Kitsanelis, previously at Seabury Capital, will join the aviation practice. Matthew Mansell-Ahmed comes from Teneo with tax structuring expertise. The appointments form part of FTI Consulting's continued investment in its UK restructuring practice, following recent hires in London and Leeds. Matt Callaghan, head of UK turnaround and restructuring, said the new hires would enable the firm to deploy broader expertise on mandates across the country.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 5th, 2026
FTI Consulting shares fall 4.1% despite Q2 earnings beat of $2.16 per share

FTI Consulting reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 by 3.4%. Earnings rose 1.4% year over year, whilst revenues increased 5.3%. Despite the earnings beat, FCN shares declined 4.1% following the 30 July release. The stock has fallen 6.4% over the past year. Net income dropped 19.4% to $57.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell 6.4% to $104.5 million as higher direct costs and SG&A expenses offset revenue growth. The adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 130 basis points to 10.5%. Corporate Finance revenues grew 8.5% to $411.4 million, driven by higher bill rates and increased transformation demand. Billable headcount across the firm increased 3.2%.