Associate / Consulting Associate – Forensic Services – Forensic Accounting

About Charles River Associates:

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA, you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you launch your career.

Experts in CRA’s Forensic Services practice provide independent technical accounting and forensic expertise in complex litigation, internal investigation, and white collar defense matters. Companies and their legal counsel routinely call upon us to investigate a broad range of allegations, including accounting and financial reporting, employee misconduct, fraud, and non-compliance. Our teams integrate expertise in accounting, technology, and business intelligence, and they possess the skills required to ensure our work will withstand aggressive, adversarial and/or regulatory scrutiny. 

We are currently looking to Associates and Consulting Associates to join our Chicago, Dallas, Washington D.C., Boston, or New York offices. As a firm we offer a top-notch experience for consultants: a rigorous analytical education, opportunities for significant responsibility, and resources to support professional growth. As a Consulting Associate or Associate, you will work in project teams with Vice Presidents and project managers and will conduct research and use technology to organize, analyze, and deliver data-driven insights.

Job Overview:

As an Associate or Consulting Associate, your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting in the investigation of accounting irregularities and responding to allegations of fraud, misconduct, waste, abuse, and non-compliance
• Leveraging accounting and financial concepts to help conduct analyses of financial data
• Utilizing database skills to effectively analyze large data sets
• Reviewing client documents, analyst reports, and third party financial, market and industry data and summarizing key issues
• Preparing analytical analyses, such as financial models, for litigation and expert support
• Assisting with practice-wide recruiting and training efforts

Qualifications:

• 1 to 6 years of finance or accounting work experience
• Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CFA or CPA professional certification is beneficial but not required
• Familiar with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate governance, and regulatory environments
• Demonstrated problem solving and effective oral and written communication skills
• Rigorous organizational skills and attention to detail in all facets of work
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet timely deadlines
• Ability to travel

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Charles River Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AAE): Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled.

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