(2027 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Accounting/Business/Finance Consulting Analyst/Associate

The role

This person will conduct economic and industry research and perform financial and economic analyses or valuation models. They will also investigate accounting irregularities and use database skills to analyze large data sets.

What you will do

• Conduct economic and industry research while analyzing client materials
• Perform or develop financial and economic analyses or valuation models
• Program, build models, and perform regression analyses using 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 for litigation and expert reports and testimony
• Investigate and analyze financial evidence to identify trends and anomalies
• Analyze large data sets using database skills
• Communicate findings to team members and clients
• Assist with drafting written reports

Required qualifications

• Must be graduating from a bachelor's or master's degree program
• Resume including current address, personal email and telephone number
• Cover letter describing interest in CRA and role match
• Transcript

Nice to have

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually
• Technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring
• 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
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers

Before you apply

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

About the company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.