Overview BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. To be added to all ET through Experienced requisitions Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Responsibilities Job Description: This position will conduct and prepare a wide range of financial analyses with minimal assistance. A Forensic Accountant has a unique job which will require strong analytical, creative, investigative, research, and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures. This person will maintain excellent client relationships by delivering high quality customer service and competently completing client engagements. They will be required to delegate and lead the work of other staff. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Complete most engagements with minimum to no supervision. Will be responsible for directing staff, instructing them in work to be performed, reviewing their completed work and directing any necessary revisions or actionsConduct and perform forensic financial analyses, build models, maintain documents produced in insurance and some litigation, summarize depositions, assist in report writing, and perform quality control procedures on schedules and reportsMake decisions on all but the most unusual or complex mattersDiscuss and outline problems/ issues with a Senior Manager, Director or Partner and then act on the preferred adviceDetermines engagement timelines, in conjunction with the engagement lead, and instructs assistants in time management methods allowing them to efficiently and effectively accomplish the Firm’s objectives Assume responsibility for all project phases related to the investigation of fraud, forensic accounting, or malfeasance. Applying insights and knowledge of fraud and investigation issues and processes to enable clients to solve complex, sensitive matters.Manage day-to-day project activities; establish appropriate leverage on project teams and assign/manage project responsibilities to team membersDevelop and maintain excellent client relationships Participate in Firm business development efforts, including the development of presentations, proposals and qualifications packages Represents Firm at business and community functions in order to maintain current, acquire new and expand existing client relationshipsRepresents Firm through involvement in professional, recruiting, charitable and /or civic organizationsCarry out the quantification of claims on behalf of Insurers, Loss Adjusters, Lawyers and othersAnalyze data and financial / non-financial information and apply a forensic approach to the workPrepare clear, concise reports which can be understood by non-accountantsBe flexible and responsive to client needs, in particular being available for meetings at times and places stipulated by the client. This can involve working long days and tight deadlinesContribute to the general management of the Consulting Practice and develop and implement a personal plan which sets goals for professional and practice developmentOrganizes the appropriate resources to ensure timely delivery of a high quality Baker Tilly work product within budget or obtains additional increases as neededHas a comprehensive understanding of the work at hand to effectively and efficiently provide detailed explanations to the supervising Partner and client, including recommending solutions to any issues that need to be addressed Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is requiredA minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is requiredA record of progressively increasing knowledge, skill, responsibility and independenceExperience in forensic accounting and insurance is strongly required CA, ACCA, CPA, CFE or other related certification is requiredIndividuals in this position must have demonstrated computer skills and experience with accounting software is requiredDemonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication skills and solid Microsoft Suite skills requiredExperience with data analytics and Tableau, Power BI or PowerPivot a plus.Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of dutiesThe ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefingsRelevant skills in project execution with hands on experience in the full life-cycle of a projectExcellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skillsStrong project management and facilitation skillsFlexibility to travel to client site as needed and ability to work beyond core business hours
