Forensic Accountant / Cash Flow Investigator (Contract)

Forensic Accountant / Cash Flow Investigator (Contract) Location: Los Angeles (Remote OK) Job Description We are a long-established valet and parking operations company experiencing ongoing cash-flow shortages despite consistent revenue and minimal owner draw. Payroll is frequently tight, and we need a forensic-level review to understand why. This role is for someone who can dissect bank statements, trace cash movement, and identify where money is leaking, delayed, or misallocated. This is not a bookkeeping or tax prep role. What You’ll Do • Analyze bank statements and cash activity in detail • Track money in vs. money out on a weekly basis • Reconcile deposits against expected revenue • Identify timing gaps, structural issues, or cash drains • Review payroll funding and payment timing • Clearly explain why cash is always short and how to fix it • Provide actionable recommendations, not accounting jargon Who We’re Looking For • Background in forensic accounting, cash-flow analysis, or financial investigations • Experience diagnosing cash problems in service-based or labor-heavy businesses • Comfortable working directly from raw financial data • Direct, analytical, and willing to call out uncomfortable truths • Able to communicate findings clearly to ownership Engagement Details • Type: Contract / Project-based • Compensation: Competitive, based on experience • Confidentiality: Required How to Apply Please include: • Relevant experience with forensic or cash-flow investigations • One brief example of a cash-flow issue you’ve helped identify or resolve • Your availability and fee structure Job Type: Contract Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job

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