University Associate, Forensic Accounting & Claims Consulting

Ankura • Atlanta, GA

2d • $50,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This position supports the Ankura Construction, Disputes & Advisory Business Group – one of six practices focused on client delivery services across the firm. Ankura’s Forensic Accounting and Claims Consulting (FACC) practice focuses on assisting corporations in the quantification and presentation of first party insurance claims as a result of a covered loss. Commonly this entails the calculation of business interruption and extra expense losses. The FACC practice works with its clients to build financial models that quantify these insured losses, and then assists in the claim audit and settlement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Strong computer and data management skills (Excel, Access and Microsoft Word)
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to quality and working within a team
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Internships and full-time University Associate roles are not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship, work visa or any other temporary work authorization (i.e. OPT, CPT).

Responsibilities

• Design financial and accounting models that quantify business interruption, extra expense, property damage, cyber product recall, and employee fidelity insurance claim losses on the policy holder’s behalf including revenue and expense forecasting.
• Prepare annual business interruption and property renewal values for companies in various industries.
• Analyze financial statements and other pertinent documentation.
• Develop sensitivity analyses related to loss measurements.
• Reconciliation of claim amounts to accounting systems and to insurers’ calculations.
• Simultaneously participate on multiple engagements with varying project size and scope.

Benefits

• The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The range does not include additional benefits outside of salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level