Grant Thornton (US)

Forensic Accounting Manager

Grant Thornton (US)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $129,600 - $194,400 per year

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About the role

  • Reviewing construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and third parties to understand the construction project control environment and propose recommended controls to address identified gaps.
  • Reviewing 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.
  • Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, organizing, conducting, directing, and completing projects and services and managing projects to budget.
  • Collaborating across Grant Thornton service lines and with international colleagues to integrate diverse expertise and deliver comprehensive, high-impact client solutions.
  • Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
  • Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.
  • Work closely with Grant Thornton Senior Managers, Managing Directors, and Partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
  • Communicate findings clearly and concisely to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Play a key role in future business generation by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
  • Actively participate in recruiting top talent to the firm, including conducting interviews on campus and for experienced candidates.
  • Attend professional development, networking events, and training seminars regularly.
  • Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Engineering, or related field required.
  • Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing real estate and/or construction clients or projects at a national level required.
  • CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or other industry related certifications required.
  • Preferred experience in management consulting, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and/or forensic engagements.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysiscost savings identificationprocess inefficiencies analysisregulatory compliancefraud investigationproject managementdata analysisperformance reviewstask delegationproject scheduling
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillsclient serviceteam collaborationmentoringproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementbusiness development
Certifications
CPACFECMACFACCACIAPMPPMBOK