Manager, Forensics Insurance Claims

Job Summary:

This position is within BDO’s Forensic Insurance & Recovery practice, which assists clients in the successful financial recovery via commercial policyholder insurance claims, or other financial damages claims.
The Manager is responsible for project management and is the lead client contact for engagements.  Managers are also responsible for planning, progress reporting, and executing on client projects.  Managers assist on internal practice initiatives as required.

Job Duties:

• Leads the preparation and evaluation of large commercial business interruption insurance claims, and other projects
• Manages day-to-day interaction and communications with client contacts, project staff and engagement leadership
• Oversees multiple client projects and manages them effectively for consistent progress
• Identifies potential matters of contention within the insurance claim adjustment process and proactively identifies solutions
• Participates in business development activities 
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product 
• Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant core competencies
• Evaluates the performance of Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Assists in practice management areas including recruiting, training & continuing education, practice quality initiatives, and others as required
   

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required, with a focus in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, preferred

Experience:

• Six (6) or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Professional client services role, preferred
• Prior experience in preparing or evaluating business interruption insurance claims or commercial financial damages claims, preferred  
• License/Certifications:
• CPA certification, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Contributes to the development of the engagement strategy, including deciding on calculation methodologies and other factors involved in how to approach the work
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel 
• Assists in practice business development efforts, including client pursuits and proposals
• Supports a collaborative and team-oriented environment while pushing themselves, their peers, and their teams for strong results and quality work 
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact on assigned engagements 
• Effectively handles firm and practice administrative matters, including engagement staffing, client billing, monitoring project economics and adherence to Firm quality standards and protocols

 

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $100,000 - $150,000 Colorado Range: $100,000 - $150,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $150,000 Washington Range: $100,000 - $150,000 Washington DC Range:  $109,000 - $148,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

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