Job Description
Senior Surety Manager- TESTING Davies - 3.3 Cherry Hill, NJ Job Details Full-time $145,000 - $175,000 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Handling insurance claims Civil litigation support Team leadership Forensic audits Investigative financial records analysis Cost analysis Construction industry experience Financial investigation techniques Insurance investigations Forensic accounting Construction accounting Project leadership Construction claims management Full Job Description Description MDD, a Davies Company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Surety Manager to lead complex surety-related forensic accounting engagements within our Construction & Surety practice. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to surety carriers, legal counsel, claims professionals, and contractors by delivering financial analysis, investigative accounting, economic damage quantification, and project fund analysis related to bonded construction projects and disputes. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of forensic accounting expertise, construction industry knowledge, client management capability, and leadership experience. This individual will manage large and complex engagements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts within the surety and construction market. MDD specializes in forensic accounting, economic damage quantification, litigation support, and surety bond services globally. Key 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
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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, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 8+ years of experience in: Surety Construction accounting Forensic accounting Claims consulting Litigation support Fidelity insurance Construction risk or related disciplines Strong understanding of: Construction operations Project accounting Cost tracking Surety claims lifecycle Contract administration Advanced financial analysis and investigative accounting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong leadership and client-facing capabilities Ability to manage complex engagements independently Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency Valid driver's license and ability to travel Preferred CPA, CFF, CVA, CFE, or similar designation Experience working with surety carriers or forensic consulting firms Expert witness or deposition support experience Familiarity with AIA contracts and construction law concepts Existing industry relationships within surety, insurance, or legal markets About Davies We are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses. We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management. Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.
