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

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

The Opportunity:

As HKA continues to enhance our presence, expertise, and reputation across various fields and industries, we are expanding our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team. We are seeking a qualified Director with top-tier experience in forensic consulting, a broad knowledge of Commercial Damages focus areas, and the ability to contribute to our business development efforts. The focus will be on Insurance Claims, Business Interruption, Lost Profits, Intellectual Property, Investigations, and related disputes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Expert Testimony and manage production of Expert reports.

• Conduct various processes including Damage Modelling and Analysis in Economic Damage, Lost Profits analyses and more.

• 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:

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

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Forensic Consulting or similar Financial Consulting roles focused on the following:

• Analysis and calculation of damages in commercial disputes

• Experience with insurance claims services

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

• Forensic and Investigation Services

• Expert Reporting and Litigation Support

• Experience providing Expert Testimony

• Familiarity in Business Development and pursuing revenue generating opportunities.

• Demonstratable Data Analysis expertise

• CPA, CBV, CFE, or CFI

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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