Senior Surety Manager

Location: Onsite in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $145,000–$175,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a specialist professional services and technology firm serving insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated organizations across risk and insurance operations.

What you will do

• Lead forensic accounting and surety engagements involving contractor defaults, bonded construction projects, delay and disruption claims, funds flow, cost-to-complete evaluations, claims quantification, financial investigations, and recovery analysis.
• Analyze financial statements, job cost reports, work-in-progress schedules, cash flow records, construction contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Support surety carriers and legal counsel through claims, litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and related investigations.
• Manage concurrent engagements while maintaining quality, timeliness, and profitability; prepare written reports and client presentations.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and mentor Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers.
• Build client relationships, support proposals and presentations, identify cross-selling opportunities, and coordinate practice growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in surety, construction accounting, forensic accounting, claims consulting, litigation support, fidelity insurance, construction risk, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, project accounting, cost tracking, the surety claims lifecycle, and contract administration.
• Advanced financial analysis, investigative accounting, communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and the ability to manage complex engagements independently.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and industry events.

Nice to have

• CPA, CFF, CVA, CFE, or similar professional designation.
• Experience with surety carriers or forensic consulting firms.
• Expert witness, deposition support, AIA contracts, or construction law experience.
• Existing relationships in surety, insurance, or legal markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Work includes client meetings, industry events, and travel as needed.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial phone call, interview, and second-stage interview.
• Offer and hiring decision.