Forensic Accountant Specialist

Overview

This role provides forensic accounting expertise to support Commercial Property adjusters in enhancing outcomes for business income and extra expense claims. The position aligns resources to help drive overall claims quality and supports training and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluation and analysis of time element, employee theft, and inventory claims
• Participate in the review of certain large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at the Home Office level
• Work in consort with functional property consultants
• Develop procedures that support an effective customer service experience
• Assist with business income loss training for internal property staff
• Minimize the use of third-party accountants when evaluating time element losses
• Provide support for internal and external customers, including some travel
• Deliver team status reports to management
• Participate in projects and business improvement initiatives
• Work with underwriting and product teams for all commercial lines of business to provide subject matter expertise

Qualifications

• 10+ years of prior experience measuring time element claims, including business interruption, extra expenses, inventory, and employee theft
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to establish strong, effective working relationships with all regional adjusters
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a fluctuating claim load
• Ability to communicate complex information in a mentoring/training situation
• Strong focus on delivering outstanding customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $131,600 - $197,400
• Actual base pay may vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
• Base pay is one component of the total compensation package. Additional rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Location

• Based in the Hartford, CT Home Office on a full-time or hybrid basis, or remotely within the United States.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age