Forensic Accountant

Location: Broomfield
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Forensic Accountant About the Opportunity: Our client, a respected family-owned company in Broomfield, CO, is seeking a Forensic Accountant to lead a critical clean-up and recovery effort in their accounting operations. This is a high-impact, boots-on-the-ground role that will help uncover and document past practices, correct accounting missteps, and develop sustainable financial systems from the ground up. This position is ideal for a Forensic Accountant who enjoys diving into messy books, identifying gaps in processes, and creating order out of chaos-while working with a kind, close-knit team that values humor, adaptability, and integrity. Key Responsibilities: Conduct a full forensic review of accounts receivable -including analyzing outstanding AR, identifying duplications, unapplied cash, and incorrect coding, and developing a collections strategy or training an internal team member to execute it. Serve as a Forensic Accountant to investigate historical transactions by following a literal paper trail and conducting employee interviews to understand legacy processes and work product. Review and rebuild AP practices from scratch, assess recurring expenses and automatic payments, and implement internal controls to support cash flow tracking and more accurate month-end close. Document and build standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both AR and AP functions, ensuring all workflows are aligned with best practices and audit-ready. Pull and interpret historical data from QuickBooks Desktop and Online; design financial tracking tools (likely in Excel) to help surface key metrics and trends. Work with the Executive Admin and General Manager to map out existing workflows and build a new accounting framework with long-term scalability. As a Forensic Accountant , provide high-level oversight while remaining willing to get into the weeds-whether it's reconstructing Excel tracking models or reviewing vendor payments. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 5 years of applicable experience in forensic, financial, or audit-focused accounting roles Proven experience as a Forensic Accountant , Controller, or Senior Consultant handling financial clean-up projects Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online Experience developing and documenting SOPs for accounting processes Expertise in AR and collections strategy development High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling) Strong interpersonal skills for interviewing staff and synthesizing operational information Preferred Traits: Trustworthy, curious, and resourceful-someone who thrives in ambiguity and is excited to "fix the unfixable" A Forensic Accountant with a sense of humor and compassion who won't be frustrated by the imperfections of past processes Comfortable working in a casual, down-to-earth office where integrity and work-life balance are core values Collaborative, but highly self-directed and comfortable working in the background to restore order Why Join This Team? Family-first culture: Our client prioritizes balance and encourages taking care of your family Relaxed environment: Casual dress code, logo polos, and laid-back office culture Great workspace: Private office with a window, walking trails nearby, and paid lunch breaks This is a rare opportunity for a Forensic Accountant to make a tangible difference in a company's financial operations and leave behind a legacy of clean, transparent, and scalable accounting processes. If you are a solutions-oriented professional who thrives on complex accounting puzzles, we'd love to hear from you. ZRCFS INJUN2025

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