Remote Forensic Accountant: Insurance Claims & Litigation Leader

YA Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible vacation

Paid family care/sick leave

Parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

401k w/match

Work-life balance

Employee-focused culture

Job summary

YA Group is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant, Manager/Partner to support complex insurance claims evaluations and litigation matters. You will analyze financial data, quantify damages, and prepare defensible findings for attorneys, insurers, and stakeholders.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly in written and verbal form.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Forensic Accounting or related field.
• 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.
• History of maintaining long-standing client relationships that generate repeat engagement, preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Financial analysis

Litigation support

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA or forensic certification

Job description

YA Group is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant, Manager/Partner to support complex insurance claims evaluations and litigation matters. You will analyze financial data, quantify damages, and prepare defensible findings for attorneys, insurers, and stakeholders.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly in written and verbal form.