What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Accountant position at Confidential?
Job Summary
We're looking for a Forensic Accountant. This role works collaboratively within the organization to ensure client business interruption claims are handled in a timely manner and clients receive optimal claim settlements. This role will report directly to the Director of Forensic Accounting.
This is a career with a path to future leadership of our forensic accounting division.
About Us
We are the leading Public Insurance Adjusting firm in The Western US operating in 18 states and Canada. We advocate for the insured during times of crisis, navigating them through the complex and tedious insurance claims process. We are the gold standard in customer service, and we’ve helped thousands of residential and commercial clients with their claims for over 77 years. We do not work for insurance companies.
Success in this position is dependent on organization, collaboration, communication, and ability to deal with a rapidly changing business environment. Our ideal candidate has an “owner” mentality and will drive projects to completion. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company, including experience in managing complex commercial claims. Ability to work independently is a must.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of functions that may include developing and performing financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analyses
- Develop financial models using data analytic tools and programs
- Prepare detailed and complex spreadsheet and financial statement analyses
- Assist with document review, research, and quality control of data
- Assist in the preparation of client and expert reports
- Read, analyze, and interpret insurance policies, technical procedures, financial documents, legal documents and governmental regulations
Qualifications
- CPA
- Demonstrable professional experience (National Big Accounting firm experience a plus)
- Demonstrable technical accounting experience.
- Experience in commercial property & claims handling
- Ability to manage and lead a team
- Experience in performing substantive eview procedures on a variety of account balances, such as fixed assets, prepaid expenses, cash, accounts payable and accounts receivable, preferably in a variety of clients or industries
- Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP/GAAS, IFRS and SEC requirements
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to think independently and work without supervision; must be able to work in teams
- Willingness to travel
- Advanced data analysis skills
Benefits
- Dependent on skills and experience, salary starting at $150k to $200k annually.
- Unlimited PTO
- Health care, 401(k) & ESOP Retirement plans
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, qualifications, or benefits associated with the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 7 years
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- South San Francisco, CA 94080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- GAAP: 4 years (Preferred)
- commercial property & claims handling: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
