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    Forensic Accounting Consultant - Chicago, United States - Crowe

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    Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
    At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues.

    Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value.

    Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing.

    Come grow with us

    Job Description:
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    Consultant/Senior Consultant


    in Crowe's Forensic Services Group will have an understanding of accounting fundamentals and will have the ability to apply those accounting skills with judgment to analyze financial information.

    You'll be an active contributor on a team delivering forensic accounting and fraud investigation services, maintaining client relationships, managing engagement economics and risk, and assisting with the growth of our fraud investigation practice.


    Job duties include but are not limited to:
    Review financial documents for inaccuracies; a nalyze financial data and trace discrepancies

    Research, forecast, and prevent financial fraud

    Draft reports and presentations to explain findings including revenue losses and damages from contract breaches

    Investigate complex business cases to minimize risk

    Provide litigation support and present findings to be used as trial evidence

    Perform regular financial record audits to ensure compliance with the law

    Demonstrate considerable knowledge and analytical abilities by leading the development of quantitative data analysis and data mining solutions in support of forensic investigations, litigation, and/or in response to regulatory compliance-related inquiries emphasizing the development of database-driven reports to deliver high-quality services while improving client business results

    Conduct engagements in compliance with applicable professional, legal, regulatory, and firm requirements

    Positions team for successful engagement execution, quality results, and client satisfaction by clearly working within project parameters, managing resources and processes, and anticipating/resolving issues

    Deliver on client commitments while meeting budget and realization goals

    Consult with clients on business issues including explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical client personnel

    Actively seek and support new revenue opportunities for the firm by identifying innovative strategies to create business opportunities for desired markets

    Identify opportunities to add value to existing clients or to capture new clients by providing them with targeted effective ideas and solutions

    Provide value-added strategies or services to support clients in achieving their business objectives and to assist clients in resolving issues by matching an in-depth understanding of client's business with expert knowledge of industry trends, benchmarking data, and forensic accounting expertise

    Improve brand awareness, visibility, and business opportunities within the firm and in the external market

    Ability to manage multiple concurrent investigations and projects with minimal supervision


    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

    CPA eligible or active CPA license required

    CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) certification preferred

    1-3 years of accounting experience required, with some forensic accounting, economic crime investigation, fraud investigation, or law enforcement preferred

    Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

    Strong investigative and analytical skills

    Creative problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail

    A natural curiosity to identify, investigate, and explain trends and patterns

    Ability and desire to develop leadership skills

    Desire to build networking skills and develop strong working relationships (both internally and externally) with business decision-makers

    Ability to travel and work additional hours as needed


    About The Team:


    The Forensics Accounting group sits under Advisory Services (AS) which provides transaction support, bankruptcy and restructuring advisory, valuation, corporate finance advisory, litigation, dispute resolution consulting, and forensic investigation services.

    AS provides strategic vision and training to Crowe International's Global Corporate Advisors (GCA), comprised of corporate finance professionals from independent Crowe Global member firms.

    The AS team members collaborate with other Crowe practices on solutions for various industries, from financial institutions to manufacturing.

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    The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

    The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

    At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

    A reasonable estimate of the current range is $79,796.00 to $157,579.00 per year.
    Our Benefits:

    At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you

    How You Can Grow:

    We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity.

    You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

    Learn more about where talent can prosper

    More about Crowe:

    Crowe ) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States.

    Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services.

    Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work.

    Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world.

    The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.


    Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time.

    Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

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