Litigation Financial Analyst / Investigator Supporting the USAO

Ruchman and Associates, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Financial Analyst in Detroit, MI. This role supports the U.S. Attorney’s Office, involving financial analysis for legal proceedings and contract support. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.

Excellent organizational, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of accounting or finance experience.
• Intermediate experience with MS Office, advanced skills preferred.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Trace, review, and analyze financial records related to investigations.
• Assist prosecutors by developing legal theories for forfeiture.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

MS Office Suite proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA certification

Job description

Litigation Financial Analyst / Investigator Supporting the USAO

Location: Detroit, MI

Employment Type: Full-time

Description

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. (RAI) is a small business with a 40‑year track record in serving the Federal Government. Our cleared workforce of over 200 employees has supported Federal agencies across globally located cities, territories, and U.S. interests. To date, we have performed mission‑critical contracts with a combined total value of over $200 million. RAI has a vacancy for Litigation Financial Analyst supporting the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO).

Responsibilities

• Assists the legal team by tracing, reviewing, and analyzing financial records from investigations to determine the source and delivery of funds, and the nature and volume of transactions. This includes understanding account relationships, following criminal proceeds, and identifying assets and funds that meet thresholds and legal requirements for forfeiture.
• Assists prosecutors in preparing for court proceedings by developing legal theories for forfeiture and preparing exhibits, charts, and abstracts of the financial evidence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA certification preferred.
• Three years of accounting, finance, or other related experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases; advanced skills are preferred.
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) serves as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.

RAI is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment based on age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, 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 (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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.