Forensic Accounting Research Analyst | European Coverage

CFRA Research; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFRA Research is seeking a Forensic Accounting Research Analyst to cover European companies within the industrial and technology sectors. This remote role involves conducting comprehensive financial analysis and publishing findings for institutional clients, requiring strong analytical skills and communication abilities.

Benefits

20 days of Vacation

8 Sick Days

1 paid volunteer day

10-11 Holidays a year

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life & Disability Insurance

Competitive Pay

Annual Performance Bonus

401K Match

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in finance, auditing, or accounting discipline.
• Experience in researching, analyzing, or auditing companies.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze European industrial and technology public company financial data.
• Publish high-impact reports for investment managers.
• Communicate with clients about companies and industry issues.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Communication skills

Research and analysis

Team collaboration

Education

CPA

CFA

MBA

Job description

Forensic Accounting Research Analyst | European Coverage

Department: Forensic Research

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

CFRA is the global leader in forensic accounting research, analytics, and advisory services. Our mission is to uncover red flags based on the poor quality of reported financial results, weak operational metrics, or corporate governance problems to help clients make sound investment and risk management decisions. We are an independent, entrepreneurial company with a 30-year track record.

We are seeking a forensic accounting research analyst to cover European listed public companies with a focus on the industrial and technology sectors.

The analyst will primarily conduct and publish forensic accounting research on specific companies and industries for dissemination to institutional investor clients. The research will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis, including rigorous financial statement analysis and interpretation of company-specific and sector-specific data. The analyst will also respond to ad hoc client inquiries and communicate their research and views regularly both virtually and in-person.

This is a remote role, and we are open to considering candidates based in the U.S. or Europe. CFRA maintains workspace in Washington, DC and London, England.

Key Responsibilities

• Rigorous analysis of European industrial and technology public company financial data, news, and other information to identify the varied risks facing companies.
• Publish high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, and other clients detailing our research findings.
• Communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues, and accounting topics of interest.
• Collaborate with members of the European and industry-specific sector teams.
• Perform custom research projects for clients, as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 4+ years plus experience in finance, auditing, or accounting discipline
• Experience researching, analyzing, or auditing companies
• Strong background in financial statement analysis
• At least one of the following credentials a plus: CPA, CFA, MBA
• Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and ability to work well within a team environment
• Experienced presentation delivery, including comfort in discussing analysis and methodology in a face-to-face environment to prospects and clients
• Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events

Benefits

• 20 days of Vacation
• 8 Sick Days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 10-11 Holidays a year
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 401K Match