Job Summary:
The Associate, Forensics will be responsible for assisting with various forensic accounting engagements including monitorships, fraud investigations, damages and lost profits calculations, post-acquisition disputes, white collar crime, compliance, among other matters. The individual in this role will be responsible for performing various tasks on these engagements, including compiling, and analyzing documents and data, participating in site inspections and interviews, performing transactional reviews, preparing supporting calculations, and summarizing findings into written reports and memorandum.
Job Duties:
- Interacts with client personnel and attorneys, as well as Federal and local government agencies, as necessary
- Prepares document requests listings and creates indices of documents received from various parties/stakeholders
- Analyzes claims and opinions made by opposing parties in litigation or disputes
- Identifies relevant business documents in connection with estimation of damages in litigation matters
- Assists in drafting reports of findings and the preparation of demonstrative data visualizations such as tables, exhibits, and charts
- Attends depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses to assist counsel with questioning
- Partners with client attorneys to aid in trial preparation and preparation of expert witnesses for testimony
- Assists senior staff in preparing for and conducting interviews, testing transactions, reviewing documents and records, performing research, and other related steps in investigations
- Traces transactions and activity in financial statements and other financial documents, such as bank and brokerage account statements
- Analyzes financial and operational data and trends
- Summarizes legal documents, such as complaints and depositions
- Supports the compilation and analysis of facts to formulate, substantiate, and/or critique allegations
- Communicates with senior team members regarding project status and technical issues
- Researches new business opportunities at the direction of practice leadership
- Performs other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required or eligible to sit for the CPA exam upon starting employment, required
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Experience:
- Internship experience in external/internal audit, finance, forensic accounting, investigation, or litigation services, preferred
License/Certifications:
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exam upon starting employment, required
- CPA, preferred
- Other advanced certification (Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Financial Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics), preferred
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), required
- Knowledge of Smartsheet and/or Microsoft Visio, preferred
Language:
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent judgment and prioritization skills
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed, required
- Strong analytical and research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
- Strong organizational skills, with a focus on details and the ability to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and/or within a group environment
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability to change
- Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
- Self-starter, highly motivated individual
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues of all levels
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $55,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $55,000 - $100,000
Washington Range: $55,000 - $100,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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- Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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