Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accounting Consulting

This team member is supporting a U.S. Federal law enforcement agency by conducting English and Chinese language open-source intelligence, by analyzing financial records (e.g. bank statements, wire transactions, virtual currency activity, etc.), and by delivering quantitative and qualitative analytical reports that show the complex relationships between entities/individuals. This role requires proficiency in Mandarin and will support all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key information gaps, through data collection and analysis, to delivery of actionable intelligence in support law enforcement efforts. This team member will exhibit strong forensic accounting skills and produce deliverables that may support evidentiary purposes.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance. Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a (COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI)) polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, or other field for forensic accountants
• Certified Public Accountant licensure (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification
• THREE (3) or more years conducting forensic accounting
• THREE (3) or more years of experience using commercial financial and business tools and datasets
• THREE (3) or more years working with Law Enforcement, Defense, and/or the Intelligence Community
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
• Experience conducting cryptocurrency analysis.
• Ability to work on client-site in Washington, DC area

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data; and to produce substantive analytic reports
• Ability to clearly and succinctly brief team members and officials on complex financial topics
• Eight or more (8+) years working with Law Enforcement, Defense, and/or the Intelligence Community
• Familiarity with the intelligence lifecycle
• CAMS certification
• Chainalysis or other cryptocurrency analysis certification
• Experience managing financial investigations
• Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills, especially with senior level clients and an array of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a team member

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.