HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters. As part of the HKA team you can expect:
- Opportunities to lean on your experience and expertise acquired throughout your career, while simultaneously learning new skills, gaining specialized experience and making a real impact on HKA's success.
- A culture and team focused on support, quality, and enjoying the work that we do.
- Complex, challenging work assignments and projects that will continue to change and evolve.
The Opportunity: HKA has taken substantial measures to grow our Forensic Accounting service line over the last few years. As we continue our growth, we're seeking a Manager-level Consultant with relevant experience in the Forensics space. Whether you are specialized in Commercial Damages, Investigations, are more of a Generalist, we are very interested in meeting you! You will be responsible for:
- Creating and managing materials to support our Expert Witnesses, including expert reports.
- Supervising teams performing detailed financial analyses and building financial models.
- Assessing damages analyses prepared by opposing experts and preparing rebuttal opinions and analyses.
- Conducting data analysis to identify anomalies, relationships, or trends.
- Conducting fact-based investigations to test the validity of allegations using proven investigative approaches and the latest technology.
- Managing workflow and deliverables for the teams you are working with and the colleagues you are supervising.
- Communicating results and explaining work product to team members and clients.
- Drafting sections of expert reports.
- Managing interactions with clients.
- Performing business development activities and attending networking events.
- Delivering training and developing colleagues.
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business/Management.
- A minimum of 6 years' experience as CPA, CFE, Forensic Consultant or Financial Consultant.
- 3+ years experience consulting in Forensic Accounting, Commercial Damages, Valuations or Disputes.
- Expertise in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, and more. Experience with SQL preferred but not required.
Compensation and Benefits:HKA offers an annual salary range between $135,000 and $165,000 depending on evaluation of transferable skills, qualifications and experience. HKA offers employees full benefits including health/dental/vision, retirement plan with company match, paid time off and more. More detail can be provided upon request.What we offer:At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with a hybrid-remote work schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office.Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. ED&I at HKA:HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or anyother basis in compliance with local legislation.Department Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages Locations Chicago, IL Remote status Hybrid Remote