Bankruptcy Auditor / Financial Analyst supporting the US Trustee Program Job Listing at FSA in Portland, OR (Job ID 5001092660506)

Description

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have potential vacancies for a various levels of Bankruptcy Auditor/Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the US Trustee Program (USTP). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

The Bankruptcy Auditor/Financial Analyst (BAFA) shall be responsible for professional accounting and auditing analysis, and related investigative work, for bankruptcy cases assigned to one or more Program offices. Assignments are analytical and investigative in nature and require a professional knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, investigative techniques, and corporate business practices to perform work associated with bankruptcy cases under applicable chapters of law, including especially difficult and complex, chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

The various levels of the Bankruptcy Auditor/Financial Analyst (BAFA) must be able to perform the following specific tasks:

• Examine corporate structures, including assets, liabilities encompassing both secured and unsecured debt, competence of management, income, and expenditures to determine the debtor's short and long-term operating plans and the viability of the business' continued operation
• Assist the counsel in reviews and analysis of bankruptcy cases submitted by individual debtors and determine adequacy and accuracy of financial documents submitted.
• Perform technical review of reports and assist counsel with the analysis of bankruptcy cases administered by standing and panel trustees and determine their adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with standard business principles and practices.
• Review audits of trustees performed by Independent Public Accountants for thoroughness and adequacy, and to identify substantive weaknesses in trustee performance requiring corrective action to the appropriate government official.
• Review trustee accounting statements on a regular basis to ensure the trustee satisfies bond level requirements and make recommendations to the appropriate government official.
• Perform other legal tasks as directed by the United States Trustee or designee to include but not limited to accounting, financial analysis, investigative, research and other business-related tasks for the regional office.
• BAFA shall provide reports and all other associated work products for each assignment to the appropriate government official.
• Demonstrates quality, thoroughness, and accountability in work activities.

The Subject Matter Expert BAFA must be able to perform the following specific tasks:

• Effectively executes civil enforcement strategies that are tailored to address specific problems of fraud and abuse. Displays vigilance and sensitivity to abuse of the bankruptcy system. Devises appropriate strategies for seeking remedies under 11 U.S.C. §§ 110, 329, 707(a) and (b), 727, as well as provisions relating to debtor audits, creditor abuse, and other bankruptcy statutes.
• Under the direction of the government official independently investigate civil enforcement matters. When unusual or controversial issues arise, timely consults with the USTP and recommends appropriate solutions. Recommendations are useful and reflect an understanding of the probable consequences of the action or recommendation.
• Works with bankruptcy analysts and other staff on a regular basis to monitor debtor compliance with U. S. Trustee Program reporting. Appropriately reviews and comments on plans, disclosure statements, and other submissions by debtor
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of bankruptcy statutes, rules, and case law. Ensures time limits are consistently met and work products reflect professionalism in both draftsmanship and substance.
• Keeps USTP regularly and fully apprised of major issues and concerns, particularly departures from fiduciary standards and noncompliance with law and Program policies. Makes sound recommendations regarding enforcement or other remedial actions.

Requirements

The BAFA shall have the following minimum qualifications respective of position level:

One (1) or more Certification (required):

• Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Bankruptcy Auditor / Financial Analyst I (Junior Level or equivalent).

• Minimum Experience: At least one (1) years of experience (required)
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree (required)

Bankruptcy Auditor / Financial Analyst II (Intermediate-Level or equivalent).

• Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of experience (required)
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree (required) / Graduate level degree (preferred)

Bankruptcy Auditor / Financial Analyst III (Senior Level or equivalent).

• Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years of experience (required)
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree (required) / Graduate level degree (preferred)

Bankruptcy Auditor / Financial Analyst IV (Expert Level or equivalent).

• Minimum Experience: Fifteen (15) years of experience (required) / Twenty (20) years of experience (preferred)
• Minimum Education: Graduate level (required)

Bankruptcy Auditor / Financial Analyst (Subject Matter Expert)

• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years legal experience including significant experience and demonstrated ability in all aspects of litigation including motion practice, discovery, and trial practice before the bankruptcy court. 
• Minimum Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• The SME shall be responsible reviewing civil enforcement actions in bankruptcy cases, Chapter 11 cases, as well as other duties and special projects as may be assigned. Assignments are analytical and investigative in nature and require a professional knowledge of bankruptcy law and practice, including difficult and complex chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
• Experience in pre-trial discovery and the ability to evaluate and develop a case for trial.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills and have a demonstrated ability to prepare pleadings and legal briefs and memoranda for trials and appeals.
• Thoroughly familiar with the attorney- client, deliberative process, and attorney work-product privileges.

Agency Overview The United States Trustee Program (USTP) is the component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees. The USTP is a national program with broad administrative, regulatory, and litigation/enforcement authorities whose mission is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders--debtors, creditors, and the public. The USTP consists of an Executive Office in Washington, DC, and 21 regions with 89 field office locations nationwide.   Benefits Overview At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.  

EEO Statement

FSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified persons in all job titles without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression and identity) veteran status, family leave status, and any protected group status as defined by applicable law. FSA is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.

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