Overview
This role supports complex insurance claims evaluations and litigation matters as an experienced Forensic Accountant (Manager/Partner). Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, quantifying economic damages, assessing insurance losses, and preparing clear, defensible findings for attorneys, insurers, and other stakeholders. Strong technical expertise and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly in both written and verbal form are essential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct forensic accounting investigations related to insurance claims, litigation matters, fraud allegations, and financial disputes.
- Analyze financial records, business operations, profit/loss data, and supporting documentation to assess damages, loss calculations, and claim validity.
- Quantify economic damages, including business interruption losses, extra expenses, inventory losses, and other insured or litigated exposures.
- Prepare detailed expert reports, financial models, summaries, and supporting analyses.
- Assist legal teams by interpreting financial data and providing litigation support, including discovery assistance and deposition preparation.
- Communicate findings to clients, attorneys, insurers, and internal leadership clearly and concisely.
- Testify as an expert witness when required (if applicable).
- Maintain strong documentation standards to ensure work is defensible, audit-ready, and aligned with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including claims professionals, attorneys, adjusters, and subject matter experts.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in forensic accounting and insurance litigation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Forensic Accounting or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- CPA or significant experience in forensic accounting within insurance or litigation settings.
- Demonstrated experience in financial investigations, damage quantification, insurance claims analysis, or related forensic work.
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and investigative techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, defensible conclusions.
- High attention to detail and exceptional analytical/problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- History of maintaining long-standing client relationships that generate repeat engagement, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
- CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst)
- ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation)
- Other relevant insurance forensic or litigation-focused certifications
Compensation & Benefits
- 401k with match
- Comprehensive benefits
- Flexible vacation
- Paid family care/sick leave
- Parental leave
Location
Additional Information
- During recruitment, AI-assisted tools may be used to support candidate screening and evaluation. These tools are designed to assist rather than replace human decision-making, and employment decisions are made by the recruiting team in accordance with applicable laws and equal employment opportunity commitments.
- Where required by law, additional information about the use of AI-assisted tools will be provided, including their purpose, along with alternative processes or accommodations upon request.
- Beware of fraudulent recruitment attempts; the employer will not request personal financial information via social media or chat-based apps, will not request money for business equipment, and will not conduct interviews solely via text message.