Forensic Accountant

Selby Jennings Merrick, United States

Posted 3 days ago In-Office Job Permanent USD90000 - USD130000 per year

Forensic CPA responsible for evaluating and quantifying insurance claim losses across Business Interruption, Builder's Risk, Property Damage, and Inventory claims. Analyzes financial records, reconciles discrepancies, leverages industry data, and prepares detailed reports. Collaborates with insureds, adjusters, legal counsel, and third-party experts to validate losses, support complex claims, and ensure accurate claim valuations and fair settlements.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and quantify financial losses related to business interruption, property damage, inventory, and construction-related claims.
Review financial statements, revenue trends, expenses, invoices, inventory records, and supporting documentation to determine and support claim values.
Evaluate business interruption losses by analyzing changes in revenue, net income, and operating expenses.
Assess builder's risk and construction-related claims, including hard costs, soft costs, and delay-related impacts.
Reconcile financial discrepancies and leverage industry data, benchmarks, and alternative documentation when records are incomplete.
Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible financial analyses, loss calculations, and claim reports.
Collaborate with clients, legal counsel, consultants, claims professionals, and other stakeholders throughout the claims process.
Identify key documentation requirements and develop practical solutions to support complex claims investigations.

Qualifications

CPA designation required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, or a related field.
Strong experience reviewing and analyzing financial statements, invoices, inventory records, and supporting documentation.
Advanced analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
Proficiency in using financial data, industry research, and external sources to support analyses and conclusions.
Insurance claims, forensic accounting, or economic damages experience preferred but not required.
Experience collaborating with legal, consulting, construction, or claims-related professionals is a plus.
Familiarity with business interruption, property damage, inventory, or builder's risk claims is preferred.
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Job ID PR/603722

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Selby Jennings

New York, United States

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