Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)

As a Construction Advisory Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to grow and contribute to our global clients’ business needs through all phases of project and engagement management across a wide variety of industries, with a focus on real estate and construction. The work you will be doing revolves around large and complex construction projects in the data center, energy, infrastructure, commercial real estate, and hospitality sectors, among others. You will plan, direct, and complete projects related to process improvements, vendor audits, risk and control assessments, investigations, litigation support, and project monitoring initiatives within the Forensics Advisory Services Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Responsibilities Reviewing construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives Performing 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 Communicate findings clearly and concisely to a variety of internal and external stakeholders Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and third parties to understand the construction project control environment and propose recommended controls to address identified gaps Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, organizing, conducting, directing, and completing projects and services while managing projects to budget Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner Working closely with engagement teams and managing and conducting forensic accounting procedures on multiple engagements concurrently Collaborating across Grant Thornton service lines and with international colleagues to integrate diverse expertise and deliver comprehensive, high-impact client solutions Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff on projects and assessing performance for engagement and year‑end reviews 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 Technical Skills and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or related field required Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing real estate and/or construction clients at a national level required CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or other industry related certifications preferred 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 Can travel as needed. Expected travel is 10% - 25% The base salary range for this position in New York, NY only is between $95,040 and $142,560. The base salary range for this position in San Francisco, CA only is between $101,200 and $151,800. The base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL only is between $88,000 and $132,000. Benefits Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. 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