Risk Management Consultant - Accountants

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Job Summary
**CNA offers a Hybrid work environment, working primarily remote with up to 2 days a week in your nearest CNA office**
A Risk Management Consultant - Accountants is an experienced professional with proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation supporting the Accountants Professional Liability line of business. It is an individual contributor role responsible for the provision of advice and recommendations to owners and leaders of CPA firms to help them manage their risk and mitigate the likelihood of a professional liability claim. A Risk Management Consultant - Accountants helps develop and deliver training, both virtually and in-person, helps author articles for industry publications, including the Journal of Accountancy, and helps maintain existing risk management resources. A Risk Management Consultant - Accountants collaborates with team members and internal and external business partners to identify and assess emerging risk issues and helps brainstorm creative ways to help educate and influence insured CPA firms.
CNA is the endorsed underwriter of the AICPA Professional Liability Insurance Program and the largest insurer of CPA firms globally. CNA is one of the largest Commercial insurance companies in the country, headquartered in Chicago with offices across the USA. Globally CNA has over 6,000 employees worldwide and the ability to underwrite and offer our products in over 200 countries.
CNA offers competitive salaries and annual bonuses, paid time off (minimum of 20-24 vacation days, 8 sick days and 12 paid company holidays for full-time employees), a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and an industry leading 401K plan with a generous automatic company contribution as well as additional matching opportunities on employee contributions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Function as a risk management content expert in this line of business, acting as a direct provider of risk management services including but not limited to: Authoring risk management materials, including articles and presentations; Providing consulting advice to policyholders as needed; Developing educational materials for use by CNA policyholders and internal and external business partners through analysis of claim experience and changes in law, regulation, professional standards, and economic conditions affecting the accounting profession; and Delivering presentations to both internal and external CNA clients and policyholders, both virtually and in-person .
Maintain technical knowledge of the delivery of tax services under professional standards issued by the AICPA, IRS, and/or other authorities governing the public accounting profession. Maintain a working knowledge of professional standards, regulations and current laws applicable to CPAs engaged in the practice of public accountancy. Maintain working knowledge of risk management practices recommended for use by CPAs engaged in the practice of public accountancy to prevent accounting malpractice claims and lawsuits. Effectively collaborate with CNA underwriting, claim, and actuarial staff, as well as CNA's marketing and distribution partners, to foster a team approach to conducting business. Maintain working knowledge of the coverage afforded under the product and the types of claims and lawsuits presented under these policies. Periodically conduct competitive analyses of risk management services offered in the noted line of business. As needed, participate with underwriting and other CNA personnel in new product development, including development of policy forms, endorsements, underwriting applications, and risk management materials related to the introduction of new or enhancement of existing products. May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Advanced level of technical and product-specific expertise, risk control evaluation and assessment skills and knowledge risk management principles, practices and procedures. Strong communication (oral, written and presentation), negotiation and marketing skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Ability and willingness to travel.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designation (CPA) required. Typically a minimum six to eight years relevant professional or risk management experience with proven track record of results.
**Based on experience, this role can flex in title up to a Consulting Director level**
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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .