Chad Francis

Chad C. Francis is a Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment. Mr. Francis specializes in forensic accounting, investigations and transaction advisory, helping corporations, law firms and boards navigate complex financial, regulatory and dispute matters. He has worked across technology, private equity, healthcare, manufacturing, midstream oil and gas, and not-for-profit sectors, advising clients on issues that demand precision, transparency and integrity.

Mr. Francis has directed large, cross-functional teams on global forensic and dispute engagements, coordinating across legal, finance, tax and compliance functions. His experience includes multifaceted investigations involving revenue recognition, earnings manipulation, embezzlement and executive compensation. He combines forensic data analytics with traditional investigative techniques to uncover irregularities and support clients in internal reviews, litigation, government enforcement and compliance assessments. In addition, he assists clients through merger and acquisition transactions and disputes, conducting pre-close diligence, resolving working capital and earn-out issues and supporting claims under representation and warranties insurance policies post-close.

Before joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Francis served as a Senior Manager in Ernst & Young’s Forensic & Integrity Services practice. He holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and Economics from Baylor University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas. He is also credentialed as a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and previously held certification as a Project Management Professional.

Mr. Francis is active in the professional community, serving as President Emeritus of the Dallas Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and as a member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialists. He frequently lectures on topics related to fraud investigation, compliance and financial integrity, sharing practical insights drawn from his work across more than 20 countries on five continents.