Forensic Accounting Senior Consulting

Crowe•Boston, MA

5d•$76,200 - $151,000

About The Position

A Senior Consultant in Crowe's Forensic Consulting Group will understand accounting fundamentals and will have the ability to apply those accounting skills with judgment to analyze financial information. You'll be an active contributor on a team delivering forensic accounting, fraud investigation, litigation support, dispute advisory, regulatory response, and data-driven investigative services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA eligible or active CPA license required
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Professional services firm experience required
Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience required
Strong analytical and organization skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required

Nice To Haves

some forensic accounting, economic crime investigation, fraud investigation, law enforcement, litigation support, dispute advisory, or data analytics experience preferred
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) certification
Previous audit experience
Staff supervisory experience
Experience supporting litigation, regulatory inquiries, fraud investigations, or complex business disputes is preferred
Experience with data analytics/reporting tools, dashboards, and data mining procedures is preferred
Ability and desire to develop leadership skills
Desire to build networking skills and develop strong working relationships (both internally and externally) with business decision-makers

Responsibilities

Assist in the investigation of complex business cases to minimize risk and support client decision-making
Provide litigation support, including the analysis of financial records, development of findings, preparation of schedules and exhibits, and presentation of conclusions that may be used to support legal proceedings or trial evidence.
Perform financial record reviews and audits to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, contracts, regulations, professional standards, and client requirements
Demonstrate considerable knowledge and analytical abilities by leading the development of quantitative data analysis and data mining solutions in support of forensic investigations, litigation, and/or in response to regulatory compliance-related inquiries emphasizing the development of database-driven reports to deliver high-quality services while improving client business results
Develop clear, defensible, and data-supported findings for use in forensic investigations, litigation support matters, regulatory responses, and client presentations
Apply results of data analysis processes with knowledge of financial and emerging management concepts, accounting and operational systems, other business data, performance measures, and benchmarks to identify trends, risk/problem areas, and opportunities to deliver high-quality services or improve client business results
Manage a broad spectrum of matters involving investigations, litigation support, post-acquisition disputes, and insurance claims
Assist with the preparation of financial analyses, investigative reports, litigation schedules, data summaries, and client-ready deliverables that communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Position teams for successful engagement execution, quality results, and client satisfaction by working within project parameters, managing resources and processes, and anticipating and resolving issues.
Deliver on client commitments while meeting budget and realization goals
Identify opportunities to add value to existing clients or to capture new clients by bringing them targeted, effective ideas and solutions
Provide value-added strategies or services to assist clients in achieving their business objectives and assist clients in resolving issues by matching an in-depth understanding of client’s business with expert knowledge of industry trends, benchmarks, or best practices
Lead, mentor, and coach interns and staff members in the Forensic Accounting group