Forensic Accounting - Accountant
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant to support complex insurance claims evaluations and litigation matters. This role involves analyzing financial data, quantifying economic damages, assessing insurance losses, and preparing clear, defensible findings for attorneys, insurers, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly in both written and verbal form. Role & Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic accounting investigations related to insurance claims, litigation matters, fraud allegations, and financial disputes.
- Analyze financial records, business operations, profit/loss data, and other documentation to assess damages, loss calculations, and claim validity.
- Quantify economic damages, including business interruption losses, extra expenses, inventory losses, and other insured or litigated exposures.
- Prepare detailed expert reports, financial models, summaries, and supporting analyses.
- Assist legal teams by interpreting financial data and providing litigation support, including discovery assistance and deposition preparation.
- Communicate findings to clients, attorneys, insurers, and internal leadership in a clear and concise manner.
- Testify as an expert witness when required (if applicable).
- Maintain strong documentation standards to ensure work is defensible, audit-ready, and aligned with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including claims professionals, attorneys, adjusters, and subject matter experts.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in forensic accounting and insurance litigation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- CPA or significant experience in forensic accounting within insurance or litigation settings.
- Demonstrated experience in financial investigations, damage quantification, insurance claims analysis, or related forensic work.
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and investigative techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, defensible conclusions.
- High attention to detail and exceptional analytical/problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- CPA – Certified Public Accountant, preferred.
- CFF – Certified in Financial Forensics, preferred.
- CFE – Certified Fraud Examiner, preferred.
- CVA – Certified Valuation Analyst, preferred.
- ABV – Accredited in Business Valuation, preferred.
- Other relevant insurance forensic or litigation-focused certifications, preferred.
Who We Are: YA is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 800 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation. We Offer:
- Employee-focused culture
- Strong commitment to work-life balance
- 100% Remote work
- Flexible vacation
- Paid family care/sick leave
- Parental leave
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401k w/match
Fraudulent Recruitment Alert: Please be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. YA will never ask for personal financial information (such as bank account numbers or identification numbers) via social media or chat-based apps. We also will not request money for the purchase of business equipment or conduct interviews solely via text message. All official email communications regarding your application will come from [email protected] or directly from a member of our talent team using an @yagroup.com domain name. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us directly at [email protected].