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Investigations & Forensics - Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC · San Francisco, California

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Pay$77k to $202k a year
LevelSenior · Advisory
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseNot mentioned
Experience3 years+
PostedOct 5, 2026
Found by usOct 8, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

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Perform forensic investigations and analyze financial and digital evidence for fraud and regulatory matters.

A few years in, CPA in progressWants to grow in public accounting

Worth knowing: Up to 60% travel required

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Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Investigations & Forensics Senior Associate you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements within our Forensic Services practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client connections, anticipate team and client needs, and use critical thinking, data, and a range of methodologies to support investigations and regulatory enforcement work. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to workstreams that address fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters while developing your technical skills, growing your personal brand, and helping to guide junior team members through challenging client situations. Responsibilities - Conducting forensic investigations, fraud reviews, and regulatory enforcement support across client engagements - Analyzing financial records, transactions, and digital evidence to identify anomalies, patterns, and potential misconduct - Applying forensic accounting, evidence gathering, and data analytics methods to support case development and issue resolution - Drafting clear workpapers, summaries, and findings that connect facts, analysis, and recommendations - Coordinating assigned workstreams and tracking deadlines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple matters - Reviewing documents, records, and source data to validate accuracy and identify gaps that affect case direction - Supporting regulatory response activities by interpreting guidelines, compliance requirements, and case-specific facts - Developing meaningful client relationships through timely updates, thoughtful follow-through, and responsive service - Guiding junior team members by reviewing task output, sharing technical knowledge, and offering practical feedback - Using critical thinking and professional judgment to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing case conditions What You Must Have - At least a Bachelor's degree - At least 3 years of experience What Sets You Apart - Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems,...

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