Forensic Accountant

Job Description

Forensic CPA (Audit Professionals Welcome!)

Onsite: Melville, NY

Full-Time or Project-Based

$100,000$130,000 annually

Medical Benefits + PTO

Are you an auditor looking to take your analytical skills to the next level? Want to get out from behind the desk and into a role where your work directly impacts peoples lives?

Our client is a growing and respected insurance claims consulting firm who is looking for a Forensic CPA to join their team. This role is ideal for accounting professionals who want to transition into forensic accounting with a real-world applicationhelping businesses and families recover from major property losses.

About the Role

As a Forensic CPA, youll assess complex financial losses tied to property damage, construction delays, and business interruptions. Youll collaborate with insurance adjusters, attorneys, engineers, and property owners to prepare investigative financial reports that withstand scrutiny.

This isnt just number-crunchingits forensic storytelling based on facts, documentation, and professional judgment.

What Youll Do

Analyze financial statements, revenue changes, and expense patterns for Commercial Insurance Interruption claims

Quantify construction-related losses for Builders Risk claims, including soft costs and delay expenses

Review invoices, inventory records, and vendor documentation for Property Damage & Inventory claims

Reconstruct financial records and reconcile gaps using industry data

Present clear, defensible findings in reports used for legal or insurance resolutions

Work alongside legal teams, consultants, and clients in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Background

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required; Forensic Accounting degree preferred

CPA Licensure required, with 3+ years of audit or accounting experience (Big 4, regional firms, internal audit welcome)

Exposure to financial analysis, documentation review, and client interaction

Strong Excel and critical thinking skills

Excellent communicator with the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights

Experience with insurance, legal teams, or construction claims is a plusbut not required

Why Make the Move?

Use your accounting skill set in a dynamic, investigative role

See the real-world impact of your workevery case tells a story

Competitive salary: $100,000$130,000

Medical benefits, PTO, holidays

Choose between full-time employment or flexible project-based work

Be part of a team that advocates for property owners and supports them through critical recoveries

Full-time