Senior Associate, Investigations & Forensic Accounting

Secretariat

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About The Position

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar, from an accredited university or college
• 3+ years of prior audit experience in Big Four firm
• Prior investigations experience would be an asset
• Certified Public Accountant
• Holder of or pursuing CFF, CFA, CFE, or ABV credentials is a plus
• Strong writing skills to complement analytics
• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
• The ability to manage and prioritize your time and your team’s time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines
• The ability to manage team members, both junior and senior, as well as external stakeholders
• The ability to work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• The desire to join in with, and/or lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to travel as needed
• Ability to mentor junior staff
• Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, accounting, and industry research
• Strong understanding of technical accounting (GAAP and IFRS)
• Analyze accounting, financial and other business records, and report findings to other team members
• Assist with e-discovery reviews and analysis
• Assist with the preparation of damages and other forensic accounting reports
• Assist with the preparation of reports examining the conclusions of other experts
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Prepare for and attend client meetings, hearings, trials and mediations
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Support for continuing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree