Forensic Accountant Resume Template - ATS Friendly

This ATS-compliant one-page resume template is crafted for compliance professionals specializing in financial analysis. It presents experience, skills, certifications and education in a clean, recruiter-friendly format to maximize impact.

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Profile Summary

Detail-oriented forensic accountant with 8+ years of experience conducting financial investigations, data analytics, and litigation support. Expert in identifying misstatements, evaluating internal controls, and presenting clear, evidence-based findings for legal and regulatory proceedings. Proficient in Excel, IDEA, ACL, SQL, and ERP systems; strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and external counsel.

Experience

Kronos Forensic Advisory, New York, NY

Senior Forensic Accountant • Mar 2019 – Present

Led investigations into financial statement misstatements and fraudulent activities, delivering actionable findings that supported litigation and settlements.
Directed data analytics using Excel, ACL, and SQL to detect anomalies across large datasets, resulting in the identification of $4.2M in recoveries.
Developed and implemented robust internal controls recommendations, reducing control gaps by 28%.
Collaborated with legal and external experts to produce comprehensive expert reports and affidavits.

Integra Audit Partners, Chicago, IL

Forensic Accountant • Jun 2015 – Feb 2019

Supported litigation readiness through accounting analyses, schedules, and reconciliations for multiple high-stakes matters.
Performed forensic data analytics to identify financial irregularities and supported expert witness preparation.
Assisted in settlement negotiations by providing clear, evidence-based financial conclusions.

Skills

Forensic Accounting Fraud Investigation Financial Statement Analysis Data Analytics (Excel, IDEA, ACL, SQL) Internal Controls Evaluation GAAP & IFRS Litigation Support ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – USA
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Education

Master of Science in Forensic Accounting, 2014 – 2016, New York University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2010 – 2014, University of California, Berkeley

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