Consultant, Forensic Investigations Accountant

About the Role

Join our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation. This role supports Federal investigations and prosecutions by performing complex analysis of financial and business records using criminal investigative tools and client-owned databases.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to solve complex problems and evaluate controls associated with complex business relationships.
• Perform complex analysis of financial and business records to support Federal investigations and prosecutions.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of procedures and techniques as generally prescribed under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) disciplines, and current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices.
• Apply knowledge to the enforcement of Title 18, Title 31, and other applicable statutes of the Federal Criminal Code, and the seizure and forfeiture of illegally derived property.
• Serve as a Factual Witness when required.
• Lead projects or workstreams and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Provide clear guidance to others and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

About the Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice is designed for impact, serving federal, state, and local government clients as well as public higher education institutions. Our Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime offering supports anti-money laundering, discovery, business disputes, and investigations. The Project Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills aligned to current client needs, focusing on delivering services without additional business development expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role.
• 4+ years of experience working in an accounting or audit role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AICPA procedures and techniques.
• Experience with current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices or fraud detection.
• Ability to co-locate in person 5 days per week.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Forensic, Investigative, and/or Discovery industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with mature judgment.
• Proven experience prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and succinctly for a wide audience.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools, as well as Internet research tools.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role in Los Angeles, CA is $76,600 to $127,600. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and individual/organizational performance factors.