Financial Analyst Jobs

The Financial Analyst will support the Financial Litigation Program (FLP) of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Northern District of California, This role works closely with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and FLP staff to conduct complex financial analyses related to criminal and civil debt collection investigations.

The Financial Analyst will analyze financial records, trace funds, identify collectible assets, and prepare detailed reports that support federal litigation and enforcement activities.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses of individuals, partnerships, and corporations involved in criminal and civil debt cases
• Review tax returns, credit reports, bank records, escrow documents, loan applications, real property records, and financial statements
• Trace movement of funds and identify assets subject to collection under the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act
• Prepare clear, well-supported written reports assessing debt collectability and investigative findings
• Draft legal discovery documents, including interrogatories, subpoenas, and requests for production
• Perform public records and database research (e.g., judgment and lien searches, Secretary of State filings, SEC filings)
• Collaborate closely with AUSAs, paralegals, and other FLP personnel
• Provide verbal briefings and support monthly reporting and invoicing requirements
• Perform ancillary office and administrative support as needed

Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Experience:
◦ Minimum of three (3) years of accounting or financial management experience
◦ Federal government financial experience preferred
• Security: Ability to successfully complete a DOJ background investigation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Financial analysis of individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates
• Understanding of government accounting standards and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of debt collection tools and techniques (garnishment, execution, receiverships)
• Ability to monitor and reconcile obligations and expenditures
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with high attention to accuracy (95% performance standard)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and online research databases
• Ability to prepare charts, tables, graphs, and analytical summaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

RAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status or sex, including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by law. RAI participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired. This means that we will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. RAI will not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants.