Associate (Transfer Pricing practice)

About Charles River Associates

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.

Position Overview

Our Transfer Pricing practice offers comprehensive, world-class consulting services to companies in all industries. We have the perspective and diverse set of skills required to assist in every phase of the intragroup transaction cycle, including planning, documentation, and tax valuation. We also provide audit defense and support in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and are often engaged to provide expert testimony in cases with pivotal, high-stakes outcomes. Our professionals have been involved in case work in more than 20 countries.

Analysts and Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams. Successful candidates have a strong working knowledge of financial, accounting, and economic concepts and a broad range of research and quantitative skills. A typical Associate would:

• Perform economic analyses of transactions, markets, and industries;
• Work in Excel to build economic models, develop financial projections, conduct ratio and other statistical analysis;
• Perform benchmarking analysis and synthesize financial statements;
• Conduct economic and industry research while analyzing client materials to build an understanding of a specific transaction and the factors impacting its terms;
• Review and summarize analyst reports, client documents, and industry trade press;
• Design and conduct searches for relevant market data and other information in a variety of industry and financial databases; 
• Assist in the writing of documentation studies, memos, expert reports, and presentations of findings;
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses;
• Interact with clients during the course of a project; and
• Assist with practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline;
• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or financial/economic analysis (we are accepting applications from recent graduates and candidates in the workforce)
  • Recent graduates or individuals without directly relevant experience may be hired at the Analyst title;
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies;
• Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills);
• Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

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To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals;
• Transcript – may be unofficial version.

Career Growth & Benefits 

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary and other compensation

A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $92,500 - $105,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.