Consultant, Forensic Accountant

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking near office

Job summary

BRG seeks a Senior Associate or Consultant to join its Economics, Disputes & Investigations practice, working on complex commercial disputes and investigations from BRG's Houston office with regular travel. The role emphasizes financial analysis, data modeling, and expert-witness support.

Candidates typically have 2–4 years in accounting/consulting, pursuing CPA, and solid GAAP knowledge. Strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting or consulting, audit/forensics focus.
• CPA certification or working towards one is important for long-term growth.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electronic databases, spreadsheets, and files as needed.
• Analyze financial statements, ledgers, tax returns and other documents for projects.
• Prepare expert witness reports supported by analyses and financial modeling.
• Perform research, review dispute documents, and summarize literature and data.
• Analyze financial information and develop complex models, incl. DCF.
• Demonstrate use of software tools to develop solutions and maintain case documents.
• Audit own work and team outputs to ensure quality; meet deadlines.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Audit

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

CPA certification or pursuing

Tools

Excel

SAS

SPSS

Stata

R

Python

Job description

Description

BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Position Title: Consultant, Forensic Accountant

Location: New York, NY

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: JR101038

Description:

We Do Consulting Differently

With a team of industry specialists and world-class experts in accounting, business intelligence, damages analysis, economics, finance, intellectual property, valuation, data analytics, statistics, and strategic analysis, BRG's Economics, Disputes & Investigations community is a leader in areas that can most significantly impact business. We are dedicated to providing clear perspectives that help clients understand their current situation as well as the road ahead.

Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms, we have ranked as a "Top Economics Consultancy" by Global Competition Review for the Eleventh Consecutive year. We have also been recognized among Consulting Magazine's "Best Firms to Work For" for the Fourth Consecutive Year.

BRG's Commercial Disputes and Forensic Technology, Investigations & Discovery practice s are seeking a Senior Associate or Consultant, a rising star in the consulting and/or Big Four space that is interested in working on complex commercial dispute and investigations matters with some of our top experts. This person will work collaboratively with a team of experts and staff out of BRG's Houston office at least three days a week where we even pay for parking.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project needs.
• Assist in the analysis of financial statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and other financial documents to carry out the objectives of the stated project(s).
• Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports by supporting analyses and opinions based on industry research, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Perform detailed research and analysis, including the review of various dispute-related documents and accounting standards, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review, and summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases).
• Analyze historical and projected financial information and develop complex financial models, including discounted cash flows.
• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods, and computer models to develop solutions.
• Organize and maintain case documents and folders, create electronic libraries for documents, and retrieve documents as necessary.
• Audit own product and the work product of others to assure quality.
• Participate in a team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in group practice meetings and travel as needed.

Qualification(s):

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in the area of accounting, finance, or a related field OR a f ive-year accelerated accounting program, combined bachelor's and master's degree is highly preferred.
• Two to four (2-4) years of experience working for an accounting and/or consulting firm in an audit, forensics, or dispute & damages related capacity .
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or having record of working towards one will be important for long term growth.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (e.g., GAAP, and the relation ship between debits and credits and statement of cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, and trial balance) .
• Proven capability with Excel in addition to other Microsoft Office products .
• Foundational experience with statistical analysis programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, and Python ) .

Salary Range: $100,000- $140,000

About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.

At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

At BRG, we don't just show you what's possible. We're built to help you make it happen.

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities