FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

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* ** Requisition :*
* 42205

** Business Unit:*
* FSU

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* Job Description:

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* 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.

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* Job Title:

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* FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

** Group:*
* WAF Field Mod Fringe

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* Employment Type:

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* Temporary

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* - 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.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* - 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.

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** Job Site

Location:

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* United States - Nationwide

** Agency

Disclaimer: *
* All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith.

CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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