Associate Manager, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance - Specialist

Kroll • Washington, DC

6h • $70,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kroll’s North American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance - Specialist practice is seeking an Associate Manager based in the U.S. This is a wide-ranging role in the Financial Investigations team. The Associate Manager will develop and manage investigations and consulting cases, including client relationships, proposals, consulting and project management, and will have responsibility for quality and case completion and follow-up.

This role requires assisting on case strategy and scoping, advising on investigative techniques, identification of evidence, performing information gathering and investigative interviews, performing financial analysis, asset tracing and recovery, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, performing insider risk compliance assessments, managing projects and resources, documenting carefully the results of analysis and evaluations, and preparing conclusions for clients. This role also requires an imaginative and creative thinker with the ability to work to tight deadlines, often balancing a significant and varied caseload. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent judgment, be commercially-focused, and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the Kroll brand. A key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments, is essential due to the range of cases that will be handled across various industry sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA - US) are both required
• U.S. citizenship is required due to nature of work
• Must be authorized to work from within the United States
• Must reside in the U.S.
• Minimum 3 years’ investigative and/or audit experience with a recognized professional services or other investigative firm
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent foundational accounting technical skills, with the ability to apply core principles accurately and consistently across complex engagements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to serve as a client contact, lead client calls, and deliver clear, well‑articulated written and oral reports.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of information and present oral and written summaries in a comprehensive and coherent manner
• Demonstrated ability to maintain organized, well‑structured, and QC ready files, ensuring consistent documentation standards
• Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines
• Strong team, project, and client‑management capabilities, with a flexible, collaborative approach and proven experience working effectively with diverse teams.
• Positive attitude with an inquisitive, solution‑oriented mindset, consistently seeking to understand underlying issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Working towards obtaining the certified in financial forensics (CFF) or certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation is preferred
• Monitorship experience is preferred, but not required
• ITAR experience is preferred, but not required
• Internal and external audit experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Financial Investigations team
• Take an active role on a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, internal (client) investigations, insider risk compliance assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, with the support of Kroll’s expert resources.
• Assist with carrying out information gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in an investigation
• Conduct and document detailed forensic accounting procedures, with examples including tracing of funds, source‑and‑use analysis, validating expenses and sources of income to third‑party documentation, testing internal controls, and other related investigative procedures.
• Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present research and analysis in a client-focused manner to address the clients’ central questions and concerns.
• Interface with and present interim findings to clients.
• Prioritize projects and assignments whilst meeting tight and demanding deadlines.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and review for Interns and Associates working on client deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Contribute to the professional development and performance management of team personnel and external resources.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and various practices.
• Contribute to the development, management, and expansion of client relationships, including identifying and supporting new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level