Charles River Associates
Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
Charles River Associates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
Join to apply for the
Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
role at
Charles River Associates Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
role at
Charles River Associates 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 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.
Position Overview
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.
Responsibilities
As a Consulting 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. 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; Independently conceptualizing and identifying issues, designing complex financial models to analyze economic and financial data, and overseeing the creation of analyses by junior staff; Reviewing client documents, analyst reports, and third party financial, market and industry data and summarizing key issues; Assisting with the effective planning and management of assigned projects, including assisting with the management of the work of junior staff team members; Interacting with clients and assisting in the presentation of our findings and recommendations to clients, including expert reports summarizing our opinions or fact-based reports summarizing our findings; Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions; Assisting with practice-wide recruiting and training efforts.
Desired Qualifications
3-5 years of finance or accounting work experience; 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; Experience gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional electronic data; Skilled in intelligence gathering and data analysis such as querying and mining large data sets to discover transaction patterns, examining financial data and filtering for targeted information; 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.
To Apply
To be considered for a
position in the United States , we require the following:
Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number; Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.
If you are interested in applying for one of our
international locations , please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.
Career Growth And Benefits
CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
Work Location Flexibility
CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Charles River Associates by 2x Get notified about new Accounting Associate jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $52,000.00-$66,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $57,456.00-$71,820.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $67,000.00-$80,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $65,000.00-$70,000.00 1 month ago Accounts Payable / /Receivable Accountant
Chicago, IL $62,000.00-$67,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago Real Assets Finance & Accounting, Associate - Chicago
Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$125,000.00 4 months ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $65,000.00-$70,000.00 3 days ago Accounting - Accounts Receivable & Cash Application Specialist
Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$105,000.00 3 days ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 8 months ago Chicago, IL $52,000.00-$57,000.00 1 week ago Accountant, Real Estate and Workplace Services
Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 23 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
role at
Charles River Associates Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Consulting Associate/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services practice)
role at
Charles River Associates 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 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.
Position Overview
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.
Responsibilities
As a Consulting 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. 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; Independently conceptualizing and identifying issues, designing complex financial models to analyze economic and financial data, and overseeing the creation of analyses by junior staff; Reviewing client documents, analyst reports, and third party financial, market and industry data and summarizing key issues; Assisting with the effective planning and management of assigned projects, including assisting with the management of the work of junior staff team members; Interacting with clients and assisting in the presentation of our findings and recommendations to clients, including expert reports summarizing our opinions or fact-based reports summarizing our findings; Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions; Assisting with practice-wide recruiting and training efforts.
Desired Qualifications
3-5 years of finance or accounting work experience; 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; Experience gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional electronic data; Skilled in intelligence gathering and data analysis such as querying and mining large data sets to discover transaction patterns, examining financial data and filtering for targeted information; 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.
To Apply
To be considered for a
position in the United States , we require the following:
Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number; Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.
If you are interested in applying for one of our
international locations , please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.
Career Growth And Benefits
CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
Work Location Flexibility
CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Charles River Associates by 2x Get notified about new Accounting Associate jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $52,000.00-$66,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $57,456.00-$71,820.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$65,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $67,000.00-$80,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $65,000.00-$70,000.00 1 month ago Accounts Payable / /Receivable Accountant
Chicago, IL $62,000.00-$67,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks ago Real Assets Finance & Accounting, Associate - Chicago
Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$125,000.00 4 months ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $65,000.00-$70,000.00 3 days ago Accounting - Accounts Receivable & Cash Application Specialist
Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$105,000.00 3 days ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 8 months ago Chicago, IL $52,000.00-$57,000.00 1 week ago Accountant, Real Estate and Workplace Services
Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 23 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr