Equity Research Analyst | Forensic Accounting Focus

Equity Research Analyst | Forensic Accounting Focus
Department: Forensic Research
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote US
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 / year

Description
CFRA is the global leader in forensic accounting research, analytics, and advisory services. Our mission is to uncover red flags based on the poor quality of reported financial results, weak operational metrics, or corporate governance problems to help clients make sound investment and risk management decisions. We are an independent, entrepreneurial company with a 30-year track record.

We are seeking a forensic accounting research analyst to support our coverage of U.S. listed public companies in the Industrials sector.

The analyst will primarily conduct and publish forensic accounting research on specific companies and industries for dissemination to institutional investor clients. The research will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis, including rigorous financial statement analysis and interpretation of company-specific and sector-specific data. The analyst will also complete bespoke research requests, maintain industry-specific dashboards, respond to ad hoc client inquiries, and communicate research findings and views regularly both virtually and in-person.

Key Responsibilities

Rigorous analysis of U.S. Industrials public company financial data, news, and other information to identify the varied risks facing companies.

Publish high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, and other clients detailing our research findings.

Communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues, and accounting topics of interest.

Collaborate with members of the U.S. and European and industry-specific sector teams.

Perform custom research projects for clients, as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

3-5 years experience in equity research, financial analysis, or with a credit ratings agency (Corporate).

Education and professional experience in accounting/auditing preferred.

Experience researching, analyzing, or auditing companies

Strong background in financial statement analysis

At least one of the following credentials a plus: CPA, CFA, MBA

Strong knowledge of and interest in financial markets

Superior written and oral communication skills, and ability to work well within a team environment

Experienced presentation delivery, including comfort in discussing analysis and methodology in a face-to-face environment to prospects and clients

Willingness to occasionally travel for client meetings and internal events

Benefits

Base salary $90,000–$130,000 with a variable target of approximately 15-25% of base.

20 days of Vacation

8 Sick Days

1 paid volunteer day

10-11 Holidays a year

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life & Disability Insurance

Competitive Pay

Annual Performance Bonus

401K Match