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Ardent · 5 months ago

Financial Data Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

Ardent is committed to solving customers’ most difficult problems while ensuring the well-being and professional development of their employees. They are seeking a Financial Data Analyst to support the Financial Analysis Program, providing complex financial analyses, developing data pipelines, and enhancing analytical capabilities in forensic accounting investigations related to healthcare fraud.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analyses of financial data to support investigations into healthcare fraud and related violations

Utilize tools like CFIS, Checkwriter, Bankscan, Excel and OCR technology to standardize and analyze financial records efficiently

Develop products and analyses to support expert testimony in legal proceedings

Design and implement repeatable, efficient data pipelines for wrangling, analysis, and visualization of financial datasets

Automate workflows to improve the accuracy, speed, and scalability of data analysis

Provide training to investigators and analysts on financial analysis tools and methodologies

Lead communities of practice, virtual learning sessions, and one-on-one training or refresher sessions

Develop and deliver training materials tailored to a variety of skill levels

Partner with program coordinators and investigators to align analytical outputs with investigative needs

Produce clear, detailed documentation to support training, workflows, and analysis methods

Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance team capabilities

Qualification

Financial data analysisFraud detection analysisData wranglingScriptingAutomationTrainingVisualization programsMentoringCommunication skillsCertified Fraud ExaminerHealthcare systems knowledgeCollaboration skills

Required

Experience with financial data analysis in an investigative or forensic accounting context, particularly healthcare fraud investigations

Proficiency with tools such as CFIS, Checkwriter, Bankscan, and OCR technology, or the ability to quickly learn these platforms

Strong skills in data wrangling, analysis, and visualization, with experience in developing repeatable workflows

Experience in training and mentoring others, with a proven ability to lead collaborative learning efforts

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to produce technical documentation and present findings effectively

Knowledge of scripting and automation to streamline analytical processes (e.g., Python, R, SQL)

Knowledge of visualization and analysis programs (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS), or the ability to quickly learn these platforms

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government-issued background investigation process

Preferred

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Familiarity with financial analysis and fraud detection tools and methodologies

Experience leading communities of practice or virtual learning sessions

Knowledge of healthcare systems and regulations relevant to financial investigations

Performed various duties, in limited levels of complexity, in the forensic examination and analysis of a variety of financial records and recordkeeping systems by utilizing accounting, auditing, analytical, technical, and investigative skills

In addition to Forensic Accounting, this experience may also have been obtained in the following areas, provided the purpose of the work was to uncover suspicious financial/fraudulent activity and/or to provide quantitative financial information suitable for a court of law. This experience must be addressed in the resume

Public Accounting

Litigation Support and Dispute Services

Government Accounting/Auditing

Financial Services Industry (banking, investment advisory/asset management, securities trading/brokerage)

Corporate Accounting/Internal Auditing

Ability to present financial aspects of investigations and discuss case strategies with the investigative team, prosecuting attorneys, and OIG management