Consultant – Forensic Accounting & Damages

MBP • Raleigh, NC

14h

About The Position

MBP is seeking an Entry-Level Forensic Accountant and Consultant to join our dispute resolution practice. MBP is looking for a professional with 0 to 2 years of experience who is eager to contribute to a growing team and is interested in forensic accounting. You will provide litigation support to attorneys, governments, contractors, and commercial entities. Whether you are working on a fraud investigation or quantifying financial damages on a billion-dollar construction project, your work will directly contribute to expert reports used in courts of law.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an analytical business discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Analytical and Technically Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. You should be comfortable (or ready to become an expert) with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data visualization.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• (CPA-eligible candidates are a plus).
• Working towards, or desire to obtain certifications, like becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Other computing languages and skills are also desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Forensic Data Analysis: Sifting through complex financial records, bank statements, and project accounting data to identify trends or anomalies.
• Document Review & Discovery: Assist with the processing and review of business records. This includes utilizing computer based software to review and identify factually relevant and key documents for use in analysis.
• Damages Analysis: Assisting in the calculation of damages, cost overruns, and financial impacts related to government contracts, commercial, and construction disputes.
• Reporting: Contributing to the drafting of high-level expert reports, memos, and visual exhibits for trial.
• Research: This role will require broad researching capabilities such as learning and applying the frameworks of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), or researching legal rulings and filings for applicable cases.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees