Senior Surety & Forensic Construction Lead

Davies North America; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

MDD, a Davies Company, in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a Senior Surety Manager to lead complex forensic accounting engagements within our Construction & Surety practice. You will advise surety carriers, counsel, and contractors by delivering financial analysis, economic damage quantification, and project fund analysis for bonded construction projects and disputes.

The role requires leadership, mentoring staff, and travel to project sites, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or related field.
• 8+ years in: Surety, construction accounting, forensic accounting, claims consulting, litigation support, fidelity insurance, construction risk.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic accounting and surety engagements involving: Contractor defaults, Bonded construction projects, Delay and disruption claims, Funds flow analysis, Cost-to-complete evaluations, Claims quantification, Financial investigations, Recovery analysis.
• Analyze financial statements, job cost reports, work-in-progress schedules, cash flow records, construction contracts and supporting documentation.
• Support surety carriers and legal counsel through all phases of claims and litigation matters.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining quality, timeliness, and profitability.
• Prepare clear, concise, and defensible written reports and client presentations.
• Conduct interviews with principals, contractors, subcontractors, project stakeholders, and claimants.
• Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers within the practice.
• Participate in client meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation support activities.
• Assist in business development activities, including: Building client relationships, Expanding surety market presence, Supporting proposals and presentations, Identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Coordinate with Partners and senior leadership on practice growth initiatives.
• Travel as needed to project sites, client meetings, and industry events.

Skills

Surety

Construction accounting

Forensic accounting

Claims consulting

Litigation support

Fidelity insurance

Construction risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

MDD, a Davies Company, in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a Senior Surety Manager to lead complex forensic accounting engagements within our Construction & Surety practice. You will advise surety carriers, counsel, and contractors by delivering financial analysis, economic damage quantification, and project fund analysis for bonded construction projects and disputes.

The role requires leadership, mentoring staff, and travel to project sites, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings, with a