Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for a Forensic Accountant Investigator in the Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigation Bureau (FAFI). In this position the Forensic Accountant Investigator is responsible for assisting Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the compilation and preparation of forensic and financial data for investigations.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and perform multifaceted confidential financial investigations.
• Prepare analysis of complex financial records pertaining to alleged criminal activity to determine whether or not an offense has occurred.
• Independently develop and research leads to corroborate the accuracy of information obtained.
• Communicate the methodology used to commit the offense and the total financial loss to the victim(s).
• Present results of investigations orally and in writing to ADAs based on the evidence.
• Supervise, manage, and monitor, at times, complex and lengthy investigations.
• Supervise, work with, and oversee junior financial investigators when appropriate.
• Testify at Hearings, Grand Jury proceedings and Trials.
• Assist in the execution of search warrants, conduct interviews of victims, witnesses, informants and alleged defendants.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Prior experience supervising in-depth investigations and teams of financial investigators.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical and investigative skills required.
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented and self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field required.
• CPA required.

Preferred Requirements:

• CFE preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant accounting experience.

Commitment:

• Two (2) year commitment to the hiring bureau.

Additional Information:

• Pursuant to the Mayor’s Executive Order 75, as of August 2, 2021, all newly hired employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with DANY, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved at the time of your on-boarding process.