Forensic Accountant

FocalPoint Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FocalPoint Consulting Group seeks a highly experienced Forensic Accountant II to lead complex financial investigations supporting federal law enforcement. You will act as a subject matter expert on financial structures used by TCOs and DTOs, operating with high autonomy to support major cases.

The role requires five years of specialized forensic accounting experience and deep knowledge of AICPA practices, Title 18 and Title 31 statutes, plus strong investigative leadership and data analysis

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in forensic accounting and financial investigations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to identify complex money movements.
• Solid understanding of AML and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic accounting investigations of complex financial records.
• Provide strategic technical oversight to federal task forces.
• Interpret and apply Title 18/31 provisions in asset seizure and forfeiture.
• Correlate data from multiple sources to produce intelligence summaries.
• Conduct interviews and analyze transactions for case leads and evidence.
• Provide testimony as needed in federal prosecutions.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigations

Independent problem solving

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CPA

CFE or CFF certification

Accounting degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Forensic Accountant II to lead complex financial investigations supporting federal law enforcement. This role is designed for a subject matter expert with a deep understanding of the financial infrastructures used by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs). The candidate will be expected to operate with high autonomy, providing critical technical support and strategic oversight on major cases.

Advanced Responsibilities

• Expert Investigative Leadership: Lead forensic accounting investigations into the most complex financial and business records to identify professional money laundering infrastructures and criminal money movements.
• Strategic Planning: Act as a key technical advisor in strategic planning sessions with federal task forces.
• Regulatory Compliance & Strategy: Apply in-depth knowledge of current and anticipated banking Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and practices to identify systemic vulnerabilities used by criminal syndicates.
• Complex Data Correlation: Extract, correlate, and analyze raw criminal intelligence from disparate client-owned databases. Produce high-level intelligence summaries and statistical analysis products for senior federal leadership.
• Case Assessment: Perform initial assessments of major cases and deliver comprehensive final technical summaries to the client.
• Interviews & Evidence: Conduct and lead interviews during financial investigations and analyze complex transactions to identify all parties involved in criminal activity.
• Federal Testimony: Serve as a Factual Witness during federal prosecutions, capable of explaining sophisticated financial crimes to a jury or judge.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or high-level financial auditing.
• Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of AICPA forensic accounting disciplines and procedures.
• Legal Expertise: Advanced applied knowledge of Title 18 and Title 31 of the Federal Criminal Code, including statutes related to the seizure and forfeiture of assets.
• Independent Problem Solving: Proven ability to solve complex accounting problems independently and evaluate internal controls within intricate business processes.
• Travel: Ability to travel occasionally for field investigations and trial support.

Preferred Certifications

• Highly Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Highly Preferred: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)