Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)

Grant Thornton•New York, NY

3d•$101,200 - $129,030•Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate to join their team. This role focuses on large and complex construction projects across various industries, including data centers, energy, infrastructure, commercial real estate, and hospitality. The position involves project and engagement management, process improvements, vendor audits, risk and control assessments, investigations, litigation support, and project monitoring within the Forensics Advisory Services Practice. The role empowers individuals to help clients achieve their vision and grow within the greater Risk team.

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
Proven capabilities in performing advisory services in the real estate and/or construction industries
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

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

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