This is a full-time, hybrid role with expectation of 3 days minimum in the Chicago office.

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: 

• Leverage your impressive experience to address complex problems, continue your growth and learn a variety of new skills, and make a real impact on HKA's success.
• Join a supportive, quality-minded team that loves what we do.
• Build your reputation in the industry.

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The Opportunity:

HKA has taken substantial measures to grow our Forensic Accounting service line over the last few years. As we grow, we're seeking a tenured Forensic Consultant who is a bit of a Generalist, but brings expertise in Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support (especially expert reports), and Commercial Damages projects. 

You will be responsible for:

• Creating and managing Expert Reports and other materials in support of our Expert Witnesses.
• Establishing strong relationships with Clients through regular communication, often as primary point of contact.
• Assessing damages analyses by opposing experts, preparing rebuttal opinions.
• Conducting data analyses to identify anomalies, relationships, or trends.
• Conducting fact-based investigations to test the validity of allegations using proven investigative approaches and the latest technology. 
• Training, developing and supervising teams performing detailed financial analyses and building financial models.
• Managing workflow and deliverables for the teams you are working with and the colleagues you are supervising.
• Performing business development activities and attending networking events.

Requirements:

• Ability to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the Chicago office
• Bachelors or Masters in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business/Management.
• 6+ Years as a Forensic Accountant or similar Financial Consulting role.
• 2+ Years experience with providing Litigation Support including Expert Reports.
• Expertise in Commercial Damages
• CPA, CFE strongly preferred
• 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 $150,000 and $200,000 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.

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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.

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 any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

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