Forensics and Integrity Services - Insurance and Federal Claims - Senior Manager

Location : McLean, Washington   At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.   The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.   EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  

EY's Forensics Insurance and Federal Claims Services practice specializes in helping clients achieve their financial recovery goals following disaster events such as hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, and pandemics. As a leading professional services firm, we offer grants management, compliance, and insurance claims services to some of the most complex and prestigious public and private sector entities.

 

The opportunity

This EY team consists of a diverse group of professionals, including accountants with disaster management experience, forensic accountants, engineers, former FEMA professionals, and other claims experts, all working collaboratively to provide our clients with unmatched expertise.

 

Your key responsibilities 

Because all clients have unique issues, it’s no exaggeration to say you’ll never be doing the same type of investigation for too long.  You’ll work with our clients’ legal counsel, internal audit and compliance departments investigating complex issues and developing practical solutions that address operational challenges.  It’s all about using your technical skills to creatively assess and resolve our clients’ needs from the front lines. 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Take responsibility for high quality execution and delivery of specific parts of the engagement 

• Develop yourself and others through seeking and offering on-the-job coaching 

• Oversee multiple projects ensuring the work meets the client’s needs  

• Use technology to continually learn and share your knowledge with other team members  

• Nurture relationships with professionals in other service lines and seek opportunities to work together  

• Maintain a strong focus on the client and be responsive to their requests  

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, law, finance, business or related field 

• 8+ years’ related compliance, audit, financial management, disaster recovery and/or emergency management experience, ideally with a government agency or professional services firm 

• Possess at least one professional designation, such as CPA, CFE, or CEM

• Excellent project and time management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements 

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences 
• A quantifiable history of business development success  

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary 

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Relevant FEMA, disaster management or insurance related experience, preferably within a professional services firm

 

What we look for 

We are looking for passionate leaders who are eager to assist governments and other organizations during their most critical times. A strong technical foundation is crucial, along with the ability to convert complex information into actionable insights. We value individuals who can build and maintain both internal and external relationships and are dedicated to deeply understanding our clients' needs. If you aspire to be part o