Stephen Bucci, CPA, CFE, CFF

Stephen Bucci is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting and a leading expert in corporate investigations, forensic accounting, white-collar defense matters and complex accounting issues. Mr. Bucci has more than 25 years of experience providing actionable insights to corporate clients, counsel and regulators.

Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Bucci served as Senior Enforcement Accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). During his SEC tenure, Mr. Bucci held primary responsibility for the accounting investigations related to dozens of potential frauds. At the SEC he worked with Staff Attorneys, Trial Counsel, Assistant Directors and Associate Directors to investigate and litigate GAAP violations, disclosure violations, fraudulent misstatements, asset misappropriations and offering frauds. Mr. Bucci also sat on a Commission-wide working group to improve and advise on internal accounting processes and tools.

Mr. Bucci has consistently delivered strategic guidance and practical solutions that help clients understand and navigate complex financial and regulatory challenges. He is recognized for his ability to lead teams effectively while balancing senior-level oversight with hands-on execution. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with outside counsel, general counsel, boards and regulatory and enforcement agencies, including the SEC, DOJ/FBI, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), DHS, Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), Ontario Securities Commission and the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Mr. Bucci has led engagements across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, software, financial services, manufacturing and entertainment, often involving global investigations and high-stakes corporate and white-collar defense matters. His accounting expertise encompasses revenue recognition, business combinations, accounting for contingencies and reserves, software development, accounting changes and error corrections and SEC reporting.

Prior to his government service he held successively senior roles at Berkeley Research Group and Navigant Consulting, where he conducted high-profile forensic accounting investigations, fraud investigations, financial disclosure matters, litigation support and served as an expert witness. Mr. Bucci holds a B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from Washington and Lee University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) licensed in Virginia and California and holds professional certifications of Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) and Certified in Financial Forensics (“CFF”).