Friday, July 23, 2010
Forfeiture Specialist
Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist or Forfeiture Financial Specialist
Will consider filling this position with candidates who meet the qualifications for either a Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist or a Forfeiture Financial Specialist. Please see the descriptions for both below. Ideal applicant will have extensive experience with financial investigations, auditing and complex research relative to financial and business assets.
A Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist executes the following duties:
Supports nationwide financial initiatives that affect district Asset Forfeiture financial operations such as audit readiness, A-123, etc.
Monitors and analyzes the financial operations of assigned districts.
Assists districts by providing: (1) guidance relative to complex financial assets; and (2) support for preparation of annual Asset Forfeiture Fund audit samples.
Formulates administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing tasks.
Performs complex technical and factual research relative to seized financial and business assets.
Submits monthly reports to headquarters documenting the financial status of districts within assigned region.
Provides supports in conducting pre seizure analysis. This includes, but is not limited to net equity analysis, developing "exit strategy", preparation of recommendation to IAs and USAO, etc.
Monitors financial reports submitted by businesses subject to restraining orders/protective orders.
Provides forensic audit and other financial services relative to seized and forfeited businesses.
A Forfeiture Financial Specialist executes the following duties:
Monitors and analyzes the financial operations of assigned districts/offices.
Assists districts/offices by providing: (1) guidance relative to complex financial assets; (2) support for preparation of annual Asset Forfeiture Fund audit samples; and (3) other support as required.
Identifies potential issues, performs technical and factual research, and recommends alternative solutions.
Provides support in conducting pre seizure analysis. This includes, but is not limited to net equity analysis, developing "exit strategy", preparation of recommendation to IAs and USAO, etc.
Submits monthly reports to headquarters documenting the financial status of districts/offices.
Provides support by monitoring financial reports of businesses managed under seizure or forfeiture actions.
A Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist must meet the following qualifications:
Four-year undergraduate diploma in accounting, finance or related field.
one or more related professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, etc.
Ten years of direct experience related to accounting, auditing, finance or budget administration.
Asset Forfeiture experience desirable, but not required
Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software.
Demonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work
A Forfeiture Financial Specialist must meet the following minimum requirements:
Ten years of direct experience related to accounting, finance or asset management (5 years of direct Asset Forfeiture experience is highly preferred)
Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software
Demonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work
Four-year undergraduate diploma (additional experience may be substituted for college degree)
Asset forfeiture experience desirable
