Forensic Accountant

Intact Financial; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forensic Accountant in the Claims department, where your analytical skills will play a crucial role in investigating business interruption claims. You will engage with customers, analyze financial documents, and ensure timely resolution of claims. This innovative firm promotes a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with meaningful in-person interactions. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, empowering you to thrive in your career while making a significant impact.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Annual Wellness Account

Access to Virtual Healthcare

Dynamic Workplace Learning Ecosystem

Community Impact Program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a large organization is required.
• Forensic Accounting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Verify and analyze business interruption claims.
• Communicate with customers and provide clear results.

Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Post Secondary Education in Accounting and Finance

CPA in Good Standing

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Forensic Accountant (Loss Quantification) to join our growing Claims team!

As a Forensic Accountant (Loss Quantification) in the Claims department, your work will have a big impact in our investigation of business interruption calculations. You will possess a clear passion for extracting evidence from data combined with a strong investigative mentality to support our Claim Adjusters in the adjudication of claims. As one of Intact’s Accountants, you will be joining a dynamic team tasked with analysing and calculating the loss incurred by the insured following an accident by analyzing the accounting records provided. You will be responsible for communicating directly with the customer to obtain relevant documentation and to explain the work that you’ve done on their claim.

Here are a few ways you'll make a difference:

• Verify the validity of business interruption claims
• Analyze financial documents provided while respecting the commitments and obligations to the customer
• Listen to, anticipate the needs of the customer, and offer the best solutions
• Offer technical support to adjusters and team leaders, ensuring timely follow-up
• Ensure work is being completed in accordance with the team workflow and deadlines
• Communicate with the customer and their accountant, in collaboration with the claims adjuster in charge of the file loss
• Communicate the results in a clear, precise, caring, and authentic manner to the claims adjuster or the customer, adapting communication style accordingly
• Provide a fair and equitable result that will consider the policy, standards, rules, applicable laws and follows company processes
• Develop efficient workflows and processes to ensure timely resolution of files

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Accounting and Finance
• CPA in good standing (passed CFE exam) – is required
• 5-7 years of professional relevant experience within a large organization
• Forensic Accounting experience would be considered an asset
• Experience in the insurance sector would be considered an asset
• Strong customer service experience, through written and verbal communication
• Ability to negotiate and make quality decisions at the appropriate time
• Self-driven

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.