Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)
About the role
Grant Thornton is seeking a Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate to join our team in New York, NY. Additional approved locations include Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, and San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives
- Performing complex financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies across multiple sources of data and supporting documentation
- Analyzing compliance with various labor requirements, including those required on prevailing wage jobs that are reliant on federal funding and/or pertinent to tax credit incentives
- Assisting in matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, including allegations of bribery, collusion, conflicts of interest, organized crime, and other scenarios posing legal or regulatory exposure to our clients
- Conducting targeted research on regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, IRS authoritative guidance, accounting standards codification, and AICPA practice aids to support defensible conclusions on complex engagement needs
- Communicate findings clearly and concisely to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and third parties to understand the construction project control environment and propose recommended controls to address identified gaps
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
- Attend professional development, networking events, and training seminars regularly
- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required
- Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing real estate and/or construction clients at a national level required
- CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or other industry related certifications preferred
Qualifications
- Proven capabilities in performing advisory services in the real estate and/or construction industries
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on robust excel capabilities
- Knowledge of various federal and state construction labor regulations and requirements, including the Federal Davis-Bacon Act
- Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites, both domestic and international
Skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong client service orientation
Benefits
At Grant Thornton, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 72 hours of paid sick leave
- Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Pay
The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.
Schedule
This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Interns and seasonal employees are eligible for a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.