Job Description

Analyst/Forensic Accounting (Forensic Services Practice)

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.

As an Analyst, 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
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• Up to 3 years of finance or accounting work experience;
• 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.

To Apply

• 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;
• Transcript may be unofficial.

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.

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