JOB SUMMARY:

  Under administrative direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision, conduct highly complex professional financial analyses and audits (including tax related investigations) of financial records pertaining to alleged criminal activity and participate in special projects as assigned.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Utilize excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency as well as outside agencies
2. Excellent computer skills including a command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
3. Analyze, interpret, order, summarize and present complex financial and business related issues in a manner which is understandable and properly supported
4. Familiarity with database creation
5. Knowledge of relevant professional standards

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

6. Independently gather through investigation and analyze complex financial data, verifying the accuracy of financial records.
7. Assist in the drafting of subpoenas and search warrants for financial records
8. Confer with police, detectives and investigators to coordinate and exchange information during the course of financial investigations
9. Prepare spreadsheets and court exhibits to assist ADAs at trial
10. Utilize in-house computer applications to assist in the analysis and presentation of financial evidence
11. Review, analyze and compile reports, exhibits, visual aids and collections of documents
12. Testify in the Grand Jury and at trial as an expert witness as to forensic investigations
13. All other duties as assigned

 PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

14. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with major studies in accounting and at least five (5) years of satisfactory diversified accounting and auditing experience; or a satisfactory equivalent
15. Forensic tax accounting experience is preferred
16. One or more of the following is preferred:
    • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
    • Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion