Financial Investigator

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Financial Investigator to support federal initiatives. This role involves conducting thorough financial investigations, analyzing complex asset information, and providing strategic guidance to government attorneys. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance or accounting, exceptional research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of government. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing government operations through innovative solutions and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in finance or accounting required.
• Three years of experience in finance or related field.
• Ability to analyze financial records and assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial investigations for federal cases.
• Analyze asset information and provide recovery strategies.
• Prepare reports and assist attorneys in legal proceedings.

Skills

Investigative Techniques

Financial Analysis

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Choice Point

Autotrack

TECS

FinCEN/BSA Portal

CLEAR

Accurint

LexisNexis

PACER

CourtLink

WestLaw

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

Department: Finance

CGS is seeking an experienced Financial Investigator with extensive knowledge and skills in investigative techniques to provide assistance for a large Federal agency initiative.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Research and identify potential assets in civil cases. Suggest additional avenues of investigation or the recovery of restitution and fines for the enforcement of judgements obtained in favor of the Government in civil cases
• Provide advice and guidance to fully develop the financial aspects of an ongoing case. Advice and guidance may include educating case agents on specific tools and techniques used to obtain and analyze relevant financial information. Organize and conduct detailed review of information generated during civil investigations and analyze available assets
• Review, process, and analyze financial and asset information sufficient to:
• Assist in determining the likelihood of recovery in civil cases being pursued on behalf of federal agencies
• Identify and trace assets during investigations
• Assist the Government in perfecting interests in property;
• Assist the Government in liquidating a defendant’s interest in property
• Analyze financial records obtained through internal and external databases, by subpoena, document production or other investigative techniques; submit reports analyzing the records, when requested. Review bank records including statements; deposits; debit transactions; checks; letters of credit; Currency Transaction Reports (CTR); loan applications; and other records obtained in the investigation. Review documents to identify bank accounts, properties, investments, and any other potentially available assets. Determine whether other individuals/entities are making deposits on behalf of defendant/target; determine whether assets have been hidden from the Government
• Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related systems including, but not limited to, Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FinCEN/BSA Portal, CLEAR, THREADS,
  
  
  
  
  

Accurint, ISYS, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, CourtLink, WestLaw, NADA, Used Price.com, and other websites. Research, analyze, and document information regarding ownership of targeted properties; analyze financial records to trace assets that may have been fraudulently conveyed or held in a nominee’s name; create summaries from financial records to document the source of funds used to acquire targeted property; and prepare exhibits/summaries on the source and ownership of targeted property.

• Assist in locating and seeking repatriation of assets subject to restitution
• Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research
• Assist Government attorneys in various proceedings in civil cases. Prepare documents and catalog case exhibits on the source and ownership of targeted properties. Identify witnesses and subjects and assist attorneys during interviews and courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted properties
• Provide written and verbal reports and/or presentations based on analyses, data compilations, and studies pertaining to work
• Other related duties as assigned and within scope
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Four (4) year undergraduate degree or higher in finance, accounting, or other related field
• Minimum three (3) years of professional work experience in finance, accounting, or other related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc
• Proficiency in databases that provide specific case support to the Government in civil matters. E.g. Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FinCEN/BSA Portal, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, LexisNexis, PACER, CourtLink, WestLaw, NADA, Used Price.com, etc
• Communication skills: Ability to interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff including AUSAs, support staff, client agencies, debtors, debtor attorneys and their staff, court personnel, business executives, witnesses, and the public. Communication requires tact and diplomacy
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation
• Experience and expertise in performing the requisite services in Section 3
  
  
  
  
  

Ideally, you will have:

• CPA Certification
• Relevant experience working with a federal or state legal or law enforcement entity
  
  
  
  
  

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
  
  
  
  
  

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

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