Senior Auditor: Lead Financial Fraud Investigations (6445)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent post-college work experience and at least five (5) years of work experience in financial investigations, forensic accounting, and/or law enforcement experience with substantial financial investigative components.
• Demonstrated experience leading and participating in complex investigations.
• Ability and willingness to supervise and mentor junior auditors on complex financial cases.
• Analyze financial records, accounting systems, and transactional data to identify fraud schemes and statutory violations.
• Partner with attorneys, detective investigators, legal assistants, and analysts to develop investigative strategies and case theories.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports, affidavits, exhibits, and summaries suitable for litigation and court presentation.
• Ensure investigative work aligns with applicable state and federal laws, including the N-PCL.
• Excellent analytical, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Collaborative and productive contributor when working on investigative teams and in a group setting.
• Adept at managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
• Technology proficiency that preferably includes knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; database and presentation software; and knowledge of the software tools used to conduct financial audits and investigative work.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and best practices in forensic accounting and auditing.
• A desire and willingness to testify as a witness regarding audit analyses/summaries at court proceedings including deposition and trial testimony when required.
• Availability for periodic travel within New York state for meetings and to support legal matters.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• A Certified Public Accountant and/or designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified in Financial Forensics.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing voluminous financial records and advising and assisting in the investigation of alleged fraud.
• Proficiency with database and presentation software such as Visio and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.