Manager, 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: 

• Opportunities to lean on your experience and expertise acquired throughout your career, while simultaneously learning new skills, gaining specialized experience and making a real impact on HKA's success.

• A culture and team focused on support, quality, and enjoying the work that we do.

• Complex, challenging work assignments and projects that will continue to change and evolve.

The Opportunity:

HKA is accepting inquiries from experienced professionals with relevant experience in the Commercial Damages space. The focus will be on Insurance Claims, Business Interruption, Lost Profits, Intellectual Property, Investigations, and related disputes.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting fact-based investigations to test the validity of allegations using proven investigative approaches and the latest technology. 

• Creating and managing materials to support our Expert Witnesses, including Expert Reports.

• Conduct technology-enabled analysis of data to identify anomalies, relationships, or trends using the latest analytics and visualization platforms.

• Performing business valuations, including using and reviewing the use of relevant software tools for research and data analysis.

• Communicating results and explaining work products as appropriate to the partner and clients.

• Drafting sections of expert reports.

• Managing some interactions with clients.

• Performing business development activities and attending networking events.

• Delivering training and developing colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degrees in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics

• Minimum 5 years' experience as CPA, CFE, Forensic Accountant, or similar role.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Forensic Consulting or similar Financial Consulting roles focused on the following:

• Analyzing and calculating damages in commercial disputes

• Insurance claims services

• Analyzing delays, disruptions, and cost overruns due to unforeseen events

• Forensic and investigation services

• Experience providing Litigation Support and contributing to Expert Report writing

• A strong technical background in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, and more. Experience with SQL preferred but not required.

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.

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