Forensic Accounting Senior Associate (Construction)

Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate Location: New York, NY (approved locations: Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco, CA). Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associates will 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 projects in data center, energy, infrastructure, commercial real estate, and hospitality sectors. Responsibilities Review construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives. Perform complex financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies across multiple sources of data and supporting documentation. Analyze compliance with various labor requirements, including prevailing wage jobs that rely on federal funding and/or tax credit incentives. Assist in matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, such as allegations of bribery, collusion, conflicts of interest, organized crime, and other scenarios posing legal or regulatory exposure to clients. Conduct targeted research on regulatory requirements, including IRS guidance, accounting standards codification, and AICPA practice aids to support defensible conclusions. Communicate findings clearly and concisely to 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. Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner. Work closely with engagement teams and conduct forensic accounting procedures on multiple engagements concurrently. Collaborate across Grant Thornton service lines and with international colleagues to integrate diverse expertise and deliver comprehensive, high-impact client solutions. Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess 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. 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 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-pace, 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. Expected travel 10% – 25%. Compensation The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, based on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each position and candidate. Benefits Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits program that may include medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. Further details can be found at Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. 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