Mr. Fitzsimmons has executed investigations across North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. These matters have involved allegations of earnings management, improper financial reporting, insider trading, conflicts of interest, sanctions violations, bribery and corruption, money laundering, and fraud. He reports to outside counsel, boards of directors, special committees, and regulators on investigative procedures, observations, and recommendations.

Mr. Fitzsimmons also leads proactive risk assessments and compliance-program evaluations that assist multinational organizations in strengthening their programs in alignment with leading practices. This work often includes identifying controls gaps or vulnerabilities; designing, implementing, and testing remediation actions; and advising clients on actionable mid- and long-term plans.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Fitzsimmons worked in the forensic accounting practice of Ernst & Young in Washington, DC, where he executed cross-border forensic accounting investigations throughout the US, Europe, and Asia.

Mr. Fitzsimmons earned a BBA (cum laude) and a master’s degree in accounting from James Madison University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a licensed Private Investigator. Mr. Fitzsimmons is active in the firm’s recruiting, mentoring, and professional development initiatives and has lectured on forensic accounting at James Madison University since 2016.