Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)

Grant Thornton
New York, Phoenix, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 101,200 - 129,030 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Research skills","Organizational skills","Client communication","Confidentiality"]

Lead forensic accounting advisory engagements focused on real estate and construction, supporting clients through contract and financial reviews, complex financial analysis, and investigations related to fraud, waste, and abuse. Plan and execute projects end-to-end, assess labor compliance and risk/control gaps, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Collaborate across service lines and mentor staff while maintaining client confidentiality and professional standards.

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Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)

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Job Summary

Lead forensic accounting advisory engagements focused on real estate and construction, supporting clients through contract and financial reviews, complex financial analysis, and investigations related to fraud, waste, and abuse. Plan and execute projects end-to-end, assess labor compliance and risk/control gaps, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Collaborate across service lines and mentor staff while maintaining client confidentiality and professional standards.
Location: New York, Phoenix, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Review construction contracts, financial statements, and job cost reports to identify savings, inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives.
  • •Perform complex financial analysis to detect trends, patterns, and anomalies across multiple sources.
  • •Assess compliance with labor requirements, including prevailing wage jobs reliant on federal funding and/or tax credit incentives.
  • •Assist in fraud, waste, and abuse matters, including allegations involving bribery, collusion, and conflicts of interest.
  • •Run client engagements end-to-end, managing projects to budget and communicating results clearly to stakeholders while mentoring and developing staff.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 101,200 - 129,030 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionEmployee Assistance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field.
  • •Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice serving real estate and/or construction clients at a national level.
  • •Preferred: CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK, or other industry-related certifications.
  • •Preferred experience in management consulting, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and/or forensic engagements.
  • •Proven advisory capabilities in the real estate and/or construction industries, with strong analytical and research skills.
Experience:2+ yearsReal estateConstructionForensic accountingConsultingInternal auditRegulatory compliance
Education:Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or related field
Skills:Analytical thinkingResearch skillsOrganizational skillsClient communicationConfidentiality
Certifications:CPACFECMACFACCACIAPMPPMBOK
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Company Brief

Grant Thornton
Global accounting and advisory network providing audit, tax, and consulting services to businesses, public sector entities, and private clients across industries through independent member firms operating under the Grant Thornton brand.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
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