Accounting/Business/Finance Consulting Analyst/Associate

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise.

Position Overview

• Work collaboratively with economists, finance, and accounting professionals.
• Conduct economic and industry research, analyzing client materials.
• Perform financial and economic analyses and valuation models.
• Program and build models using languages such as Excel, Stata, R, Python, SQL, or SAS.
• Investigate accounting irregularities and respond to allegations of fraud.
• Prepare financial analyses and models for litigation and expert reports.
• Analyze financial evidence to identify trends and anomalies.
• Analyze large data sets using database skills.
• Communicate findings and assist with drafting reports.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating in December 2026/Summer 2027.
• Academic focus in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies.
• Command of research and quantitative analysis skills, including strong Excel skills.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate governance, and regulatory environments.
• Experience gathering, standardizing, and analyzing voluminous transactional data.
• Experience in data analysis and intelligence gathering, including querying and mining large data sets, examining financial data, and filtering for targeted information.
• Curious and analytical thinkers.
• 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 interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

Note: This role is for candidates graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program.

To Apply

• Resume (include current address, personal email, and telephone number).
• Cover letter (describe interest in CRA, role fit with goals, practice/location preference).
• Transcript (may be unofficial).

Candidate resume review begins August 31 and continues on a rolling basis.

Career Growth And Benefits

• Robust skills development programs, including approximately 100 hours of annual training.
• Training includes research and analysis, technical skills, presentation skills, internal seminars, career mentoring, and performance coaching.
• Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities.
• Comprehensive total rewards program with a superior benefits package.
• Wellness programming.
• In-house immigration support.

Work Location Flexibility

• Expect to spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office.
• Specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Salary And Other Compensation

• Annual base salary range: $92,500 – $100,000.
• Starting pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, and other qualifications.
• May be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Commuter benefits.