Financial Analyst

Summary

Join Ardent, a company committed to both impactful work and employee well-being, as a Financial Data Analyst. This remote position involves collaborating with investigators and analysts to conduct complex financial analyses, detect fraud, develop data pipelines, and enhance analytical capabilities. You will also lead training initiatives and develop tools for data-driven decision-making in forensic accounting investigations related to healthcare fraud. Ardent offers competitive benefits, professional development, and a flexible, collaborative culture. The role requires experience in financial data analysis, particularly in healthcare fraud investigations, and proficiency with various analytical tools. Success in this position demands strong communication, training, and data wrangling skills.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible
• Remote opportunity