Forensic Investigations Accountant

Forensic Accountant

Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organization. Join our 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.

Work You'll Do

As a Project Delivery Specialist on the project, you will work independently to solve complex problems and evaluate controls associated with complex business relationships. In support of Federal investigations and prosecutions, the Forensic Accountant will perform complex analysis of financial and business records to support Federal investigations and prosecutions by using criminal investigative tools and other client-owned databases. The Forensic Accountant must possess in-depth knowledge of procedures and techniques as generally prescribed under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) disciplines, and knowledge of current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices. The forensic accountant must demonstrate applied 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; and may be responsible for serving as a Factual Witness.

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice our people, ideas, technology and outcomes is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime offering provides services to support anti-money laundering, discovery, business disputes and investigations. Protect brands from financial crime and other corporate misconduct, as well as enable government organizations with tradecraft & technology to combat emerging and evolving threats.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a work model that requires professionals to co-locate in person 5 days per week.
• 4+ years of experience working in an accounting or audit role
• Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures and techniques generally prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
• Experience with current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices

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 experience exercising mature judgment.
• Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools, as well as Internet research tools.