(2028 Bachelor's/Master's graduates) Accounting/Business/Finance Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

Interns work on live client consulting projects within practice areas. They perform economic, financial, and industry research to support case theories and client needs.

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 to summarize procedures and findings.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidates graduating in December 2027/Summer 2028.
• Academic focus in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related area.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs.
• Career mentoring and performance coaching.
• 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

• Submit a resume including current address, personal email and telephone number.
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in CRA and role goals.
• Submit a transcript (may be unofficial).
• Candidate resume review commences October 15 on a rolling basis.

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.