Senior Vice President

The Company 

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Vice President to join our Forensic Accounting – Insurance Services team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Forensic Accounting – Insurance Services team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional accounting. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of insurance accounting, but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and measurement of large loss commercial insurance claims and other assignments. Claims include property damage, product recall, liability, theft/fidelity, and business interruption/lost profits. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.
• Review and evaluate detailed financial statements and financial data (statements of revenue and expense, forecasts & budgets, production reports, etc.) in order to create a comprehensive analysis.
• Analyze Excel schedules using financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of business interruption, inventory, extra expense and/or property damage losses.
• Analyze revenue and expenses to create projection models.
• Communicating results of analysis to supervisors and/or clients.
• Preparation of written reports and written narratives to be sent to clients.
• Attend existing and new client meetings (telephone, online, or in-person) and communicate findings in meetings to clients and team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree with a major in accounting, finance, or economics.
• 10 years of public accounting experience or closely related field.
• CPA
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in forensic accounting and/or measuring commercial insurance claim losses.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to travel as necessary.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $160,000- $200,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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