Financial Investigator

Job Title: Financial Investigation Analyst
Employment Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. U.S. Citizenship may be required due to federal background investigation requirements.
Work Mode: Onsite in San Francisco, CA (Federal Government Facility)
Security Clearance & Compliance Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a government background investigation and favorable adjudication determination.

Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst serves as embedded financial investigative support within a federal Financial Litigation Program environment. The role functions as a forensic-style financial analyst supporting federal attorneys in identifying, analyzing, and tracing debtor assets for the purpose of collecting court-ordered debts, fines, restitution, and civil judgments owed to the United States Government.

This position is primarily focused on financial investigation, asset tracing, legal discovery support, and preparation of analytical reports used to support federal debt collection and enforcement actions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial investigations of individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other entities subject to federal judgments.
• Analyze complex financial documents including bank statements, tax returns, credit reports, financial statements, escrow records, and loan documentation.
• Trace movement of funds to identify hidden assets, transfers, and financial relationships.
• Review public records including real property filings, business registry records, securities filings, judgments, and liens.
• Support attorneys by drafting written discovery materials including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and subpoenas.
• Evaluate results from commercial databases and investigative tools to identify assets and financial exposure.
• Assess debtor ability to pay and recommend enforcement or further investigative actions (e.g., garnishment, seizure, receivership).
• Prepare detailed written financial analysis reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and collection recommendations.
• Assist in monitoring financial obligations and identifying discrepancies in financial data or government-related fiscal records.
• Participate in meetings with attorneys, paralegals, and federal staff to support case strategy and financial review.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices in compliance with contract requirements.

Experience Required:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in accounting, finance, financial analysis, or financial investigations.
• Experience analyzing complex financial records such as bank statements, tax filings, credit reports, and corporate financial documents.
• Experience tracing financial transactions and identifying assets or concealed funds.
• Experience preparing written analytical reports for attorneys, investigators, or decision-makers.
• Experience with legal or government financial investigations strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting debt collection investigations, judgment enforcement, or asset recovery activities preferred.
• Experience using public record systems, business entity databases, and financial research tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of asset tracing across individuals, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Familiarity with federal debt collection tools such as garnishment, execution, liens, and receivership.
• Understanding of government financial processes, budgeting, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with business case analysis, activity-based costing, or financial modeling.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and financial or investigative databases.
• Ability to build structured analytical outputs such as charts, graphs, tables, and financial summaries.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to produce clear, legally useful financial reports.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent investigative cases with accuracy and attention to detail.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Key Skills Summary:

• Financial investigation and asset tracing
• Forensic-style analysis of financial records
• Legal discovery support (subpoenas, interrogatories, document requests)
• Public records and corporate research
• Financial reporting and recommendation writing
• Federal compliance and enforcement support
• Advanced Excel and database analysis

Work Environment & Operational Requirements:

• Standard working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday (federal holidays excluded).
• Onsite presence required at a federal facility in San Francisco, CA.
• Government provides equipment and system access.
• Limited overtime (up to 40 hours per period) may be approved and compensated at 1.5x rate.
• Work involves sensitive financial, legal, and government data requiring strict confidentiality and compliance.