Accounting/Business/Finance Consulting Analyst/Associate

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments worldwide. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Practices Hiring

• Intellectual Property (Chicago, Houston, New York)
• Provides expert witness testimony regarding economic damages.
• Offers non-litigation consulting services including valuation and compliance for all types of intellectual property.

Position Overview

• Work in a collaborative environment with economists, finance and accounting professionals, and valuation experts.
• Conduct economic and industry research and analyze client materials to understand case issues.
• Perform financial and economic analyses or valuation models to support case theories and present results.
• Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS.
• Investigate accounting irregularities and respond to allegations of fraud, misconduct, waste, and abuse.
• Prepare analyses of financial data, including financial models, for litigation and expert reports and testimony.
• Investigate and analyze financial evidence, including financial records and transactions, to identify trends and anomalies, and organize and summarize findings.
• Leverage database skills to effectively analyze large data sets.
• Communicate with team members, clients, and other professionals to share investigative and analytical findings and assist with drafting written reports.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating in December 2026/Summer 2027 with an academic focus in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies.
• Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills, including strong Excel skills.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate governance, and regulatory environments.
• Experience in gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional data.
• Experience in data analysis and intelligence gathering, including querying and mining large data sets to discover transaction patterns, examining financial data, and filtering for targeted information.
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

Note: Must be graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program for this role.

To Apply (United States)

• 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. Also, note any interest in a particular practice and/or location preference.
• Transcript – may be unofficial.

Candidate resume review will commence August 31 and continue on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Career Growth And Benefits

• Robust skills development programs, including approximately 100 hours of annual training.
• Training covers research and analysis, technical skills, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring.
• Opportunities for leadership and collaboration through internal firm development activities.
• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming, and in-house immigration support.

Work Location Flexibility

• Expected to spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (may include travel to other CRA offices or client meetings), with specific days coordinated with your practice or team.

Salary And Other Compensation

• Estimated annual base salary range: $92,500 – $100,000.
• Starting pay may vary based on education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications.
• This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility): medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; wellness programs; employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.