[Remote] Director, Forensics - Building Property Claims Recovery

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm specializing in delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for its clients. The Director, Claims Recovery will be responsible for developing client relationships, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring high-quality service in the quantification of property damage claims. Responsibilities • Sources, manages, and leads projects and monitors the quality of work performed on the quantification of insurance claims, predominately as a result of property damage • Oversees the engagement team responsible for gathering and analyzing financial data for the purposes of quantifying damages and preparing insurance claims • Corresponds with insurance adjusters, risk managers, internal accounting staff and lawyers discussing issues and our findings • Documents, reviews, and analyzes schedules, contracts, change orders, correspondence, daily reports, meeting minutes, monthly reports, and any additional documents related to the project/file • Oversees the preparation of reports, schedules, and appendices in a clear and concise manner in accordance with generally accepted standards for each type of assignment • Performs site visits, condition assessments and documents findings, confirms scope of work, analysis and evaluates estimated repair and replacement costs • Provides technical direction to other consultants and ownership • Develops the capabilities of less experienced staff through coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer, internal training delivery, and assignment of challenging work opportunities • Leads in the preparation of client work products including property damage, extra expense, and builders risk • Performs financial analysis of invoices, budgets, schedules and reports on behalf of client • Interacts with client contacts and insurer representatives including insurance adjusters, forensic accountants, building consultants and other experts • Serves as a primary contact for clients throughout engagement delivery • Reviews and analyzes reports, estimates, and documentation generated by industry experts, provides technical review and recommendations • Produces accurate repair/ replacement estimates • Adheres to the Firm’s quality control standards and prepares client work to the Firm’s expectations • Participates in business development efforts in building relationships and BDO’s brand in the marketplace • Drives growth by recruiting additional staff and actively participating in business development efforts • Builds and maintains rapport with existing clients, while also generating new work for yourself and our team • Performs field work to document conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of wind, water, fire, earth, etc. and/or human induced origins (events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes) • Willingness to travel nationwide, as needed, on short notice at times • Develops and supports project schedule requirements per client procedures and best practices • Performs critical path analysis, provides schedule insights and corrective actions when required • Provides general contractor (GC) schedule assessment and analysis as needed • Conducts forensic analysis of project schedules, documentation and costs • Assess the impact of project changes and schedule delays • Analyses third-party estimates and proposals • Identifies and assists in practice business development efforts, including client pursuits and proposals • Supports a collaborative and team-oriented environment while pushing themselves, their peers, and their teams for strong results and quality work • Effectively handles firm and practice administrative matters, including engagement staffing, client billing, monitoring project economics and adherence to Firm quality standards and protocols • Other duties as required • Supervises the day-to-day workload of Sr. Manager, Manager, Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product • Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on specific industry standards • Evaluates the performance of Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development Skills • Associate's degree, required • Eight (8) or more years of experience in insurance claims preparation and/or professional client services role, required • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or Accounting, preferred • Experience in one or more of the following lines of business: financial accounting, insurance, advisory services, preferred • Accounting / finance designation (i.e., CPA, CFF, CFA), preferred • IICRC certification, preferred • Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and other construction estimating software, preferred Benefits • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Flexibility and opportunities for advancement • Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits Company Overview • BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy. It was founded in 1910, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.bdo.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • BDO USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 92 in 2025, 101 in 2024, 119 in 2023, 151 in 2022, 105 in 2021, 199 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job