FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

CDM Smith is seeking a Forensic Accounting Specialist with expertise in disaster fraud claims. This role is critical in evaluating and analyzing financial data related to disaster-related claims, including property damage, business interruption, and other loss categories. The specialist will conduct thorough forensic investigations to identify discrepancies, detect potential fraud, and ensure the integrity and fairness of claim settlements. By applying advanced accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques, this individual will play a key role in supporting accurate and just outcomes for all stakeholders. Successful final candidate could also be asked to work in Las Vegas, NM or Mora, NM.

Claim Assessment and Quantification: Analyze financial records and supporting documentation to determine the validity and value of disaster-related claims. This may involve reviewing income statements, balance sheets, production reports, payroll records, and supplier contracts to calculate losses accurately.

Business Interruption Analysis: Assess the extent of business interruption and estimate lost profits, continuing expenses, and extra costs incurred during the recovery period.

Investigating Fraudulent Claims: Detect red flags, investigate suspicious transactions, and differentiate legitimate losses from inflated or fabricated claims.

Documentation and Evidence Gathering: Collect and organize all necessary documentation to support claim amounts. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, contracts, photographs, and statements.

Damage Estimation: Using financial modeling and industry benchmarks, estimate the total financial impact of the disaster on the applicant's assets, inventory, and operations.

Expert Testimony and Litigation Support: In cases of disputes or litigation, Specialist may be required to present their findings in court, provide expert testimony, and assist attorneys in building their cases.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

15 years of in-field experience or 10 years of in-field of expertise with a bachelor's degree.

HS diploma or equivalent.

Domestic travel is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics).

EEO statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job site location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of travel required: 100%

Assignment category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa sponsorship available: No

Skills and abilities:

Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and process a large volume of requests.

Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Background check and drug testing information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay range minimum: $59.85

Pay range maximum: $126.00

Additional compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work location options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's license requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!: We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.

Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.