Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate (Forensics)
Grant Thornton (US), WorkFromHome
Overview
Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate (Forensics) at Grant Thornton (US). This role focuses on growing and contributing to global clients’ needs through all phases of project and engagement management across real estate and construction sectors, including data centers, energy, infrastructure, commercial real estate, and hospitality. You will plan, direct, and complete projects related to process improvements, vendor audits, risk and control assessments, investigations, litigation support, and project monitoring within the Forensics Advisory Services Practice.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the Risk team to help clients achieve their vision and help you grow confidently. Your day-to-day may include the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiatives
- Performing complex financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies across multiple sources of data and supporting documentation
- Analyzing compliance with various labor requirements, including prevailing wage jobs reliant on federal funding or tax credits
- Assisting in matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, including allegations of bribery, collusion, conflicts of interest, organized crime, and other regulatory exposures
- Conducting targeted research on regulatory requirements including IRS guidance, accounting standards codification, and AICPA practice aids
- Communicating findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders and third parties to understand the construction project control environment and proposing controls to address gaps
- Running client engagements from planning through completion, managing projects to budget
- Maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations and build trusted business relationships
- Working with engagement teams to conduct forensic accounting procedures on multiple engagements
- Collaborating across Grant Thornton service lines and with international colleagues to deliver high-impact client solutions
- Managing, developing, training, and mentoring staff on projects and during reviews
- Attending professional development, networking events, and training seminars
- Adhering to professional standards and client confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, MIS, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in a similar consulting practice servicing real estate and/or construction clients at a national level
- CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CMA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or related certifications preferred
- Experience in management consulting, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and/or forensic engagements is preferred
- Proven advisory experience in real estate and/or construction industries
- Strong computer skills with proficient Excel capabilities
- Knowledge of federal and state construction labor regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act
- Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple engagements and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent client service and communication skills with ability to build relationships
- Willingness to work additional hours and travel to client sites (domestic and international); 10%–25% travel expected
- Ability to complete a skills assessment as part of the recruiting process
Salary and Location
The base salary ranges for this position vary by location, including: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL. Specific ranges are provided by location in the job posting.
About Us
Grant Thornton is committed to making business personal and delivering solutions with integrity. The United States firm operates through Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, offering a combination of attest and non-attest services. The firm emphasizes a hybrid work model and broad opportunities for career growth, diversity, equity & inclusion, and a cross-border culture.
Team and Benefits
We support work-life integration, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits. For an overview of benefits, visit:
- Interns and seasonal employees have specific benefit provisions and paid time off policies
- Discretionary annual bonus may be available to eligible employees; interns and seasonal staff may have no bonus eligibility
Equal Opportunity
Grant Thornton is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by the ADA and related laws; to request accommodation, contact
For Los Angeles applicants: We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
Employment Details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Consulting
- Industries: Accounting and Business Consulting and Services