Job SummaryGrant Thornton is seeking a Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate to join our team in New York, NY. Additional approved locations include Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, and San Francisco, CA.As a Real Estate & Construction Advisory Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to grow and contribute to our global clients' business needs through all phases of project and engagement management across a wide variety of industries, with a focus on real estate and construction. The work you will be doing revolves around large and complex construction projects in the data center, energy, infrastructure, commercial real estate, and hospitality sectors, among others. You will plan, direct, and complete projects related to process improvements, vendor audits, risk and control assessments, investigations, litigation support, and project monitoring initiatives within the Forensics Advisory Services Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.ResponsibilitiesReviewing construction contracts, financial statements, job cost reports, internal policies, and process maps to identify cost savings, process inefficiencies, and strategic initiativesPerforming complex financial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies across multiple sources of data and supporting documentationAnalyzing compliance with various labor requirements, including those required on prevailing wage jobs that are reliant on federal funding and/or pertinent to tax credit incentivesAssisting in matters involving fraud, waste, and abuse, including allegations of bribery, collusion, conflicts of interest, organized crime, and other scenarios posing legal or regulatory exposure to our clientsConducting targeted research on regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, IRS authoritative guidance, accounting standards codification, and AICPA practice aids to support defensible conclusions on complex engagement needsCommunicating findings clearly and concisely to a variety of internal and external stakeholdersCoordinating with multiple stakeholders and third parties to understand the construction project control environment and propose recommended controls to address identified gapsRunning client engagements from start to finish, including planning, organizing, conducting, directing, and completing projects and services while managing projects to budgetMaintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partnerWorking closely with engagement teams and managing and conducting forensic accounting procedures on multiple engagements concurrentlyCollaborating across Grant Thornton service lines and with international colleagues to integrate diverse expertise and deliver comprehensive, high‑impact client solutionsManaging, developing, training, and mentoring staff on projects and assessing performance for engagement and year‑end reviewsAttending professional development, networking events, and training seminars regularlyAdhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentialityOther job duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or related field requiredMinimum 2 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing real estate and/or construction clients at a national level requiredCPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, CCA, CIA, PMP, PMBOK or other industry related certifications preferredPreferred experience in management consulting, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and/or forensic engagementsProven capabilities in performing advisory services in the real estate and/or construction industriesStrong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on robust excel capabilitiesKnowledge of various federal and state construction labor regulations and requirements, including the Federal Davis‑Bacon ActExcellent analytical, research, and organizational skills with strong attention to detailAbility to work on multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environmentExceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationshipsAbility to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites, both domestic and internationalCan travel as needed. Expected travel is 10% - 25%The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.Candidates may be asked to complete a skills assessment as part of the recruiting processLocation & TravelPrimary location: New York, NY. Additional approved locations: Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco, CA. Travel of 10%–25% of the time is expected, including domestic and international client sites.EEO StatementIt is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. 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