HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise.

As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.

• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual

• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking a Senior Associate Consultant to join our dynamic and expanding Houston Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team. This role involves conducting research, financial modeling, and complex analyses, as well as supporting the preparation of reports for senior team members and Expert Consultants. Engagements focus on a wide variety including Valuation, Insurance Claims, Business Interruption, Lost Profits, Intellectual Property, Investigations, and other dispute-related matters.

This is a hybrid role with a requirement of 2-4 days per week in the Houston office.

Responsibilities:

• Support the collation, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data.

• Communicate regularly with client project liaisons to support ongoing engagement needs.

• Collaborate in the preparation and production of Expert reports.

• Assist in building and maintaining complex financial and economic models using spreadsheets and databases.

• Communicate analysis and work product clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously through effective problem-solving, research, creativity, and self-directed work. Asking for help is welcomed and expected when appropriate!

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment while maintaining the confidentiality of client relationships and work products.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Analysis and calculation of damages in commercial disputes

  • Insurance claims and loss measurement (e.g., business interruption, lost profits)

  • Forensic accounting and investigations

  • Analysis of delays, disruptions, and cost overruns resulting from unforeseen events

  • Valuation-related work, such as business or intangible asset valuations, fair value analyses, or purchase price allocations

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workstreams in a fast-paced, consulting environment.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience working with large datasets and financial models.

  • Experience with data analytics tools preferred; familiarity with SQL or database management is a plus but not required.

• Ability to review, analyze, and summarize financial and non-financial documents for internal use and client-facing deliverables.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis clearly and accurately to team members and senior professionals.

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. 

Fairness and Equality at HKA:

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit.

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