Description

If you are interested in providing consulting and advisory services or supporting investigations, then this operational support position is for you.  The Senior Forensic Accountant works as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team in supporting complex financial analysis relating to the tracking of fraud proceeds and supporting investigations of Federal benefit programs. In this position, you will perform in-depth analysis and reviews and provide support in the areas of money laundering and asset forfeiture. The Senior Forensic Accountant will receive day-to-day directions and instructions from the Project Manager or their designees for the work activities on behalf of a client. The Senior Forensic Accountant will interact with law enforcement partners at the headquarters, regional, and field office levels on criminal and civil investigations.

Job Location

This is a remote position with possible travel to the client's locations. Engagement with the client will be virtual using Microsoft Teams. As approved by the Government, the Senior Forensic Accountant will participate in meetings where relevant project issues are being discussed. Site visits to client locations or other locations may be required to meet with contractors, system developers, operations personnel, or other law enforcement staff experts.

Salary

Negotiable

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Works on investigations and cases assigned by a director, manager, or their designees and meets the required completion time frames.
• Independently conducts financial investigations by reviewing data and information to make determinations.
• Performs research using client systems, third party data sources, and criteria, such as laws, rules, regulations, and manuals.
• Identifies, collects, preserves, analyzes, and summarizes evidence.
• Examines records and verifies the authenticity of data and information.
• Enters, revises, and updates investigation and case information in the designated case management system.
• Prepares investigation reports, executive summaries, forms, and other documents in support of investigations.
• Utilizes data analysis techniques and analyzes proactive data and information to make decisions for existing financial investigations.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must have five years of experience supporting complex financial analysis relating to tracing the proceeds of fraud with a minimum of five years’ experience specializing in financial investigations with an emphasis on money laundering and asset forfeiture. Experience working with Federal benefit programs and Federal law enforcement is preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in forensic accounting and the tracing and analysis of funds, including bank records.
• Must have previous experience on a large-scale forensic accounting assignment involving Federal benefit programs that involves the tracing of funds on large criminal or civil litigation matters involving fraud and money laundering allegations.
• Must possess a working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information. Must have an expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of link and graph analysis software tools is preferred.
• Must possess a certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE), or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Specialized training in the subject of money laundering and fraud in Federal benefit programs is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of investigation concepts and methods and apply it to the daily work.
• Must have an understanding of Federal benefit programs (e.g., Paycheck Protection Program, Employee Retention Credit, Unemployment Benefits, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program) and domain, and the governing laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to analyze data, information, reports, and documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-team environment and communicate efficiently and effectively with fellow team members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to present to large or small groups when required.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A pre-employment assessment and background check will be required of any candidate prior to employment with the company.