Associate

About the role

Sierra Forensic Group (SFG) is a boutique forensic accounting and investigations firm founded by former Big 4 professionals. We assist law firms, corporate boards, audit committees, government agencies, regulators, and organizations facing complex financial, compliance, and investigative matters.

Responsibilities

• Providing analytical and investigative services to a variety of clients including legal counsel, audit committees, government agencies, regulators, corporate boards, insurance companies, law enforcement, and management of companies involved in financial and fraud investigations and commercial disputes
• Conducting investigations related to embezzlement, whistleblower, financial reporting fraud, foreign corrupt practices act (FCPA), construction fraud, health care fraud, purchase price disputes, royalty audit, related party transactions, billing disputes, securities fraud, anti-money laundering, and other matters
• Analyzing and reconstructing fraudulent transactions, complex transactions, financial statements, etc.
• Data mining and analysis, including database construction of financial records, accounting data, database extracts, etc.
• Performing electronic reviews of evidence
• Aiding with discovery on document requests and interrogatories
• Aiding with the preparation of questions for interviewees
• Aiding with the preparation of expert and other reports, affidavits, and other client deliverables
• Compiling organized working papers
• Contributing to proposals and assisting with business development activities to grow our practice
• Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent in Accounting from an accredited university
• PREFERRED, internship experience in providing litigation, investigation, and forensic accounting services
• In progress towards attaining CPA, CFE and/or CFF certifications
• English and Spanish Fluency, Portuguese a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to gather facts, organize data, analyze financial statements and other financial data, and identify relevant issues
• Strong verbal and writing and communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Eagerness and willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and understand your role on the team
• Driven to exceed client expectations
• Natural aptitude for solving problems
• Desire to learn and develop
• Ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally to clients
• Ability to have flexibility to meet client deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint