Associate Manager, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance - Specialist

Associate Manager, Financial Investigations

Kroll's North American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance - Specialist practice is seeking an Associate Manager based in the U.S. This is a wide-ranging role in the Financial Investigations team. The Associate Manager will primarily assist with internal investigations and litigation support matters, and be required to help prepare proposals, conduct financial analysis, assist with project and team management, liaise closely with other investigative resources, prepare client deliverables (both written and oral), perform quality control measures, and provide overall support for case completion.

More broadly, this role requires assisting on case strategy and scoping, advising on and employing a variety of investigative techniques, identifying sources of evidence, performing financial analysis, asset tracing and recovery, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, performing fraud risk assessments, managing projects and resources, documenting carefully and accurately the results of analysis and evaluations, and helping prepare conclusions for clients.

This role demands imaginative and creative thinking, the ability to see and understand patterns and anomalies, working on often tight deadlines, and regularly balancing a significant and varied caseload. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent judgment, be commercially-focused, and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the Kroll brand. A key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments, is essential due to the range of cases that will be handled across various industry sectors.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Financial Investigations team
• Take an active role on a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, internal (client) investigations, insider risk compliance assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, with the support of Kroll's expert resources.
• Assist with carrying out information gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in an investigation
• Conduct and document detailed forensic accounting procedures, with examples including tracing of funds, source‑and‑use analysis, validating expenses and sources of income to third‑party documentation, testing internal controls, and other related investigative procedures.
• Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present research and analysis in a client-focused manner to address the clients' central questions and concerns.
• Interface with and present interim findings to clients.
• Prioritize projects and assignments while meeting tight and demanding deadlines.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and review for Interns and Associates working on client deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Contribute to the professional development and performance management of team personnel and external resources.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll's network of offices and various practices.
• Contribute to the development, management, and expansion of client relationships, including identifying and supporting new business opportunities.

Essential Traits:

• Bachelor's degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA - US) are both required
• U.S. citizenship is required due to nature of work
• Must be authorized to work from within the United States
• Must reside in the U.S.
• Working towards obtaining the certified in financial forensics (CFF) or certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of financial investigative experience with a recognized professional services firm, law enforcement or regulatory agency, or other investigative firm
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent foundational accounting technical skills, with the ability to apply core principles accurately and consistently across complex engagements.
• Strong verbal and written…