Senior Construction Forensic Accounting Advisor

National Association of Women in Construction; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton’s Real Estate and Construction Advisory practice in Chicago seeks a manager to lead multi-client engagements across data center, energy, and commercial real estate sectors. You’ll plan, direct, and deliver investigations, project monitoring, and regulatory reviews while mentoring staff.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, coordinating with partners, and driving business development. Strong analytical, reporting, and client-relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required and CPA/CFE/CMA or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Experience in management consulting or internal audit is beneficial.
• Knowledge of federal and state construction labor regulations including Davis-Bacon is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple client engagements from planning through delivery.
• Identify cost savings and process improvements in construction projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and third parties to strengthen project controls.
• Review contracts, finances, and compliance across engagements.
• Develop staff and provide performance feedback and mentoring.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Advanced Excel

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Engineering, or related field

CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or other industry related certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Grant Thornton’s Real Estate and Construction Advisory practice in Chicago seeks a manager to lead multi-client engagements across data center, energy, and commercial real estate sectors. You’ll plan, direct, and deliver investigations, project monitoring, and regulatory reviews while mentoring staff.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, coordinating with partners, and driving business development. Strong analytical, reporting, and client-relations skills are essential.