Senior Forensic Accounting and Compliance Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Examine policies, procedures, transactional data, and related documents to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.

• Create work plans aimed at identifying weaknesses in internal controls and evaluating their design and operational effectiveness.

• Take ownership of audit project activities, assess evidence, and detect discrepancies.

• Operate independently within a team to adhere to deadlines and achieve results.

• Utilize technology to offer technology-driven solutions.

• Generate high-quality workpapers that document procedures and testing outcomes.

• Compile project reports containing observations and recommendations, and present these to senior management and business leaders.

• Share forensic expertise, mentor peers, provide on-the-job coaching, and instruct on relevant tools.

• Advocate for data-informed decision-making and innovation.

• Travel to company locations as required, potentially 15%–20% of the time.

• Conduct proactive forensic audits, compliance evaluations, fraud risk identification and detection activities, and assist in fraud investigations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in forensic accounting, internal auditing, investigations, or compliance.

• Knowledge of fraud and compliance risks, including anti-corruption measures and financial misstatements.

• Background in public accounting, internal auditing, government accounting, or project management.

• Active or in-progress CPA, CFE, or CIA certification.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to prioritize multiple projects effectively.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Advanced written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Proficiency in project management, planning, and organizational skills.

• Solid understanding of accounting, auditing, compliance, internal controls, financial analysis, policies and procedures, and technology.

• Experience in collaborating with or managing/supporting virtual teams across domestic and international locations.

• Familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, and AI tools such as Copilot.

• U.S. citizenship is required to access certain necessary systems.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Potential annual short-term incentive compensation.

• Potential annual long-term incentive compensation.

• Remote work arrangement.