Director, Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages

HKA is a leading global consulting firm in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, investigation, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex issues by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts, investigators, and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified on many of the largest investigative and commercial damages matters across the globe.

 As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on growth, client success and employee happiness.
• An amazing opportunity to join the rapidly evolving Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice in our Americas Headquarters location.

• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand and reputation to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

As HKA continues to expand our presence, areas of expertise and reputation across fields and industries, we are growing our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team in Philadelphia. 

We are seeking qualified professionals in the Greater Philadelphia Area on a hybrid-office work schedule.

General Responsibilities

• Execute and manage production of Expert reports.
• Conduct Damage Modelling and Analysis in Economic Damages.
• Conduct Lost Profits analyses.
• Direct client projects by collating research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
•  Conduct fact-based investigations to test the validity of allegations using proven investigative approaches and the latest technology.
• Communicate with client project liaison on a consistent basis.
• Build complex models to analyze economic and financial data using spreadsheets and databases.
• Conduct technology-enabled analysis of data to identify anomalies, relationships, or trends using the latest analytics and visualization platforms.
• Communicate with clients using varying levels of complexity to relay data, findings and suggestions and manage their expectations effectively.
• Work within deadlines/priorities across multiple projects, delegating/collaborating with team members.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 8+ Years experience in Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages Consulting 
• 5+ Years experience writing Expert Reports, with Expert Witness Testimony experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ Years experience in modeling and analysis for economic damages and lost profits.
• Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.
• Experience managing client projects up to and exceeding 1 million USD in size
• CPA, CBV, CFE, or CFI designation preferred.

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.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible hybrid-remote working.

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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