Hybrid Consultant – Forensic Accounting, Commercial Damages

at HKA

• Job title: Consultant – Forensic Accounting, Commercial Damages
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Senior Associate Consultant blending accounting expertise with data analytics at HKA. Supporting forensic accounting and investigations in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Join HKA’s Forensic Accounting team as a Senior Associate Consultant—blend accounting expertise with data analytics to support complex disputes and investigations.
• Support Senior team members and Expert Consultants by conducting research, building financial and economic models, performing detailed analyses, and contributing to high‑quality reports.
• Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative research to support case analyses.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, maintaining consistent and professional communication.
• Contribute to drafting and production of Expert reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Build and maintain complex financial and economic models using spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools.
• Communicate findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner, tailored to audiences with varying degrees of technical expertise.
• Manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and priorities using strong problem‑solving skills, creativity, and independent initiative—while embracing a culture where asking for help is encouraged and expected.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships while maintaining the confidentiality inherent in client engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (highly preferred) OR in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical field, with accounting coursework or training.
• 2+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following: Analysis and calculation of damages in commercial disputes, Insurance claim evaluations, Assessing delays, disruptions, or cost impacts related to unforeseen events, Forensic accounting or investigative services.
• Managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong foundation in data analytics; experience with SQL, Python, R, or other analytical tools is preferred.
• Ability to review, interpret, and summarize financial and non‑financial documents for internal use.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Philadelphia area.
• Preferred CPA license or active CPA candidacy.
• Technical exposure to data science, AI/ML concepts, automation, or advanced data modeling.
• Experience handling large structured or unstructured datasets.

Benefits

• 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.