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 focuses on aligning resources to drive overall quality through a Claims Excellence program.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluation and analysis of time element, employee theft, and inventory claim matters
• Participate in the review of certain large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at the Home Office level
• Work in partnership with functional property consultants
• Develop procedures intended to improve the customer service experience
• Assist with business income loss training for internal property staff
• Help minimize the use of third-party accountants when evaluating time element losses
• Provide service to internal and external customers; some travel is required
• Deliver team status reports to management
• Participate in projects and business improvement initiatives
• Collaborate 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
• Proficiency 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 mentoring/training situations
• 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 total compensation; other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition

Location

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