Associate, Forensics Accounting

5 days ago

Sterling Heights, MI, United States UHY International Ltd. Full time
JOB SUMMARY
As an Associate within the Valuation & Advisory Services team, you will play a key role in our growing forensic and litigation practice, participating in and leading aspects of complex financial investigations and dispute consulting engagements. Leveraging your skills in forensic accounting, economic damages analysis, and litigation support, you will contribute to high-quality, defensible work products while supporting the development of junior team members. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and gain exposure to a wide variety of high-impact legal matters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential functions
  • Participate in and lead components of forensic accounting engagements, including investigations into financial misconduct, fraud, and asset misappropriation
  • Assist in the preparation of economic damage analyses related to commercial litigation, such as lost profits, breach of contract, and business interruption claims
  • Conduct detailed analysis of financial data and documents to identify trends, anomalies, and potential evidence
  • Prepare well-organized and clearly written expert reports, exhibits, and supporting schedules for use in litigation and arbitration
  • Support expert witness preparation, including assisting in the development of testimony and deposition materials
  • Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal development, conducting research, and maintaining client relationships
  • Manage day-to-day tasks across multiple engagements to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through both written and verbal channels
  • Mentor and train new staff in areas of expertise and responsibility
  • Recognize needs and issues pertinent to client activity and demonstrates ownership of engagement's day-to-day tasks and activities
  • Ensure the accuracy and compliance of litigation reports, presentations, and documentation with industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Assist colleagues in preparing for depositions and testimony with potential for testifying responsibilities as your career matures
  • Proficient in use of all technology necessary to performance execution, including advanced Excel modeling and common finance-related software
Supervisory responsibilities
  • Will supervise subordinate team members
Work environment
  • Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time
Travel required
  • Some travel may be required to client sites during engagements
Required education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
  • 2 - 4 years in relevant position
  • Certified Fraud Examiner, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, and/or Certified Public Accountant with Certified in Financial Forensics Certified Valuation Analyst, Chartered Financial Analyst designation
Preferred education and experience
  • Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation's largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients' business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

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