Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)

Grant Thornton • New York, NY

11d • $88,000 - $151,800

About The Position

As a Construction Advisory Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to
grow and contribute to our global clients’ business needs through all phases of
project and engagement management across a wide variety of industries, with a
focus on real estate and construction. The work you will be doing revolves
around large and complex construction projects in the data center, energy,
infrastructure, commercial real estate, and hospitality sectors, among others.
You will plan, direct, and complete projects related to process improvements,
vendor audits, risk and control assessments, investigations, litigation support,
and project monitoring initiatives within the Forensics Advisory Services
Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make
the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more,
confidently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing real estate and/or construction clients at a national level required
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on robust excel capabilities
• Knowledge of various federal and state construction labor regulations and requirements, including the Federal Davis-Bacon Act
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites, both domestic and international
• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is 10% - 25%

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or other industry related certifications preferred
• Preferred experience in management consulting, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and/or forensic engagements
• Proven capabilities in performing advisory services in the real estate and/or construction industries

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives
• Performing complex financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies across multiple sources of data and supporting documentation
• Analyzing compliance with various labor requirements, including those required on prevailing wage jobs that are reliant on federal funding and/or pertinent to tax credit incentives
• Assisting in matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, including allegations of bribery, collusion, conflicts of interest, organized crime, and other scenarios posing legal or regulatory exposure to our clients
• Conducting targeted research on regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, IRS authoritative guidance, accounting standards codification, and AICPA practice aids to support defensible conclusions on complex engagement needs
• Communicate findings clearly and concisely to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and third parties to understand the construction project control environment and propose recommended controls to address identified gaps
• Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, organizing, conducting, directing, and completing projects and services while managing projects to budget
• Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner
• Working closely with engagement teams and managing and conducting forensic accounting procedures on multiple engagements concurrently
• Collaborating across Grant Thornton service lines and with international colleagues to integrate diverse expertise and deliver comprehensive, high-impact client solutions
• Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff on projects and assessing performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Attend professional development, networking events, and training seminars regularly
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
• Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.

What This Job Offers

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