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Director - Forensic Accounting

hka
Companyhka
CategoryFinance
Location
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted19 Apr 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (teamtailor)
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Description
HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters. As part of the HKA team you can expect: The opportunity to join a supportive environment and work alongside recognised leading experts that believe in strong mentoring and will support you to develop your career. A diverse and vibrant office environment in Sydney with colleagues spread across different technical disciplines. A company that cares about its people and is committed to making a difference. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with a variety of committees who lead initiatives in Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), Community Impact (CIT), and Health & Wellbeing (BeWell). The Opportunity Our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) practice in Australia have started 2026 with a high note, continuing to expand their practice, and are now seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant to join the team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on and lead disputes, investigations, and valuation projects across the Asia Pacific region in a variety of industries. You’ll learn directly from our globally recognised Expert Witnesses, honing best‑practice skills and insights. From developing as a technical subject matter expert to preparing to testify in the witness stand, you’ll have the freedom to shape your own career path. HKA will champion your growth every step of the way, offering a supportive team, generous investment in your professional development, and clear, achievable pathways to advance your career. In this role, you will be doing the following: Leading and delivering complex assignments. Managing and mentoring junior members of the team, acting as the “go to” person for technical areas. Serving as an expert on a wide field of sophisticated matters, managing expert reports and formulating inputs into opinions. Performing detailed financial analysis and investigations, and developing financial models from transactional and financial data. Presenting findings and results to both internal and external clients. Actively contributing to and generating a variety of business development opportunities and being a brand ambassador through different channels (e.g. social media, client events). Developing strong client relationships. Skills and Experience This is what we are looking for: You will have a minimum of 9 years’ experience in forensic accounting and disputes, valuation or related industries. You will be a Qualified Accountant or have similar qualifications. You are a strategic thinker who is comfortable working through ambiguity and loves an intellectual challenge. You excel in preparing loss of profit models in relation to disputes and damages calculations, and are comfortable working with data sets, such as general ledgers, bank statements and other structured data. You have demonstrable skills managing and mentoring junior members. You have exceptional written and communication skills, and have experience delivering and producing sections of technical reports and letters. You are confident managing multiple matters while guiding and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals. You are building your network of contacts and are actively contributing to strategic business development initiatives. You value integr