Risk Management Consultant - Accountants

Continental Casualty Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry seeks a Risk Management Consultant Accountants to provide expert advice and enhance risk management services for CPA firms. The role involves developing educational materials, delivering presentations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to mitigate risk. The ideal candidate will have a CPA certification and extensive experience in risk management practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Minimum of 20-24 vacation days

8 sick days and 12 paid company holidays

401K plan with automatic company contribution

Qualifications

• Typically requires 6-8 years of relevant professional or risk management experience.
• Professional designation as CPA is mandatory.
• Advanced level of risk control evaluation and assessment skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting advice and recommendations to CPA firm owners.
• Develop and deliver training materials both virtually and in-person.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on emerging risk issues.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

Description - External

Job Summary

• CNA offers a Hybrid work environment working primarily remote with up to 2 days a week in your nearest CNA office

A Risk Management Consultant Accountants is an experienced professional with proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation supporting the Accountants Professional Liability line of business. It is an individual contributor role responsible for the provision of advice and recommendations to owners and leaders of CPA firms to help them manage their risk and mitigate the likelihood of a professional liability claim. A Risk Management Consultant Accountants helps develop and deliver training both virtually and in-person helps author articles for industry publications including the Journal of Accountancy and helps maintain existing risk management resources. A Risk Management Consultant Accountants collaborates with team members and internal and external business partners to identify and assess emerging risk issues and helps brainstorm creative ways to help educate and influence insured CPA firms.

CNA is the endorsed underwriter of the AICPA Professional Liability Insurance Program and the largest insurer of CPA firms globally. CNA is one of the largest Commercial insurance companies in the country headquartered in Chicago with offices across the USA. Globally CNA has over 6000 employees worldwide and the ability to underwrite and offer our products in over 200 countries.

CNA offers competitive salaries and annual bonuses paid time off (minimum of 20-24 vacation days 8 sick days and 12 paid company holidays for full-time employees) a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision insurance and an industry leading 401K plan with a generous automatic company contribution as well as additional matching opportunities on employee contributions.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines :

Function as a risk management content expert in this line of business acting as a direct provider of risk management services including but not limited to : Authoring risk management materials including articles and presentations; Providing consulting advice to policyholders as needed; Developing educational materials for use by CNA policyholders and internal and external business partners through analysis of claim experience and changes in law regulation professional standards and economic conditions affecting the accounting profession; and Delivering presentations to both internal and external CNA clients and policyholders both virtually and in-person .

Maintain technical knowledge of the delivery of tax services under professional standards issued by the AICPA IRS and / or other authorities governing the public accounting profession. Maintain a working knowledge of professional standards regulations and current laws applicable to CPAs engaged in the practice of public accountancy. Maintain working knowledge of risk management practices recommended for use by CPAs engaged in the practice of public accountancy to prevent accounting malpractice claims and lawsuits. Effectively collaborate with CNA underwriting claim and actuarial staff as well as CNAs marketing and distribution partners to foster a team approach to conducting business. Maintain working knowledge of the coverage afforded under the product and the types of claims and lawsuits presented under these policies. Periodically conduct competitive analyses of risk management services offered in the noted line of business. As needed participate with underwriting and other CNA personnel in new product development including development of policy forms endorsements underwriting applications and risk management materials related to the introduction of new or enhancement of existing products. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Director or above

Advanced level of technical and product-specific expertise risk control evaluation and assessment skills and knowledge risk management principles practices and procedures. Strong communication (oral written and presentation) negotiation and marketing skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Ability and willingness to travel.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Professional designation (CPA) required. Typically a minimum six to eight years relevant professional or risk management experience with proven track record of results.

• Based on experience this role can flex in title up to a Consulting Director level

I n certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $72000 to $141000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit .

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact .

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 72000 - 141000

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