Sr Forfeiture Financial Spec Supporting the USMS

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. (RAI) is a small business with a 40-year track record in serving the Federal Government. Our cleared workforce of over 200 employees has supported Federal agencies across globally located cities, territories, and US interests. To date, we have performed mission-critical contracts with a combined total value of over $200M. RAI has a vacancy for Sr Forfeiture Financial Specialist. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).

Responsibilities

• Provides support in conducting pre seizure analysis. This includes, but is not limited to, net equity analysis, developing "exit strategy", and preparation of recommendations to Investigative Analysts (IAs), the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO), etc.
• Assists districts by providing:
• Guidance relative to complex financial assets;
• Support for preparation of annual Asset Forfeiture Fund audit samples;
• Other support as required.
• Performs complex technical and factual research, relative to seized financial and business assets.
• Submits monthly reports to headquarters tracking the financial status of districts within assigned region.
• Monitors financial reports of businesses that are subject to restraining/protective orders, as well conducting forensic analysis related to seized/forfeited businesses.
• Monitors and analyzes the financial operations of assigned districts, submits reports, and supports nationwide financial initiatives that affect Asset Forfeiture financial operations, such as audit readiness and A-123.
• Formulates administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; or an Undergraduate Degree in another field with at least two-years' additional experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with at least six-years' additional experience
• One professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Government Financial Manager
• Ten-years' direct experience related to accounting, auditing, finance, budget administration, or asset management
• Experience with enterprise financial system
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications and databases, advanced skills are preferred
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure
  
  

Preferred Experience/education

• Knowledge in handling external audits, financial reporting, and the resolution of errors, misstatements, and/or deficiencies
• Experience reviewing financial documents for the purposes of evaluating compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge in developing test plans and leading remediation efforts to include administering test summaries and corrective action plans
• Experience in government accounting and OMB Circular A-123 internal control testing
• Working knowledge of asset forfeiture
  
  

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is the nation's oldest and most versatile federal law enforcement agency. The Marshals Service occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system by being the enforcement arm of the federal courts. Among their many duties, they protect the federal judiciary, apprehend federal fugitives, manage assets seized from criminal enterprises acquired by criminals through illegal activities, house and transport federal prisoners and operate the Witness Security Program.

Benefits Overview

At Ruchman, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

, Consistent with our goal of empowering people, Ruchman is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. FSA’s employment practices are based on an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. Ruchman is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.