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United States

Chicago

Large

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to change, risk, disputes, finance, performance, distress, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 1,800 professionals in more than 35 locations globally who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative lateral thinking, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivaled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value.

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Practice Overview:Ankura’s Disputes &amp; Economics group is the preeminent provider of forensic accounting and expert testimony services for multi-billion-dollar disputes between large multinational corporations and the Internal Revenue Service. The group is lead by experts that have testified in the largest transfer pricing matters in the United States and the team prides itself on combining its acumen in accounting, finance and massive data analysis with the intellectual curiosity of applying sophisticated database techniques to solve novel and complex challenges.&nbsp;Each project is a collaborative combination of team members who focus not only on complex problem solving but promoting a supportive environment full of challenging tasks and learning opportunities. Most projects begin with a blank slate after which the team designs creative and efficient approaches depending upon the specific facts and circumstances. In all cases, team members are encouraged to combine their academic skills and outside experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools.&nbsp;The group’s clients are multi-billion-dollar multinationals that have a passion for defending their international growth strategies and the projects last from one year to three years in length. Team members routinely interact with client personnel in accounting, financial reporting, treasury, legal and information technology departments as well as outside attorneys.This role will be located in Chicago and on a hybrid schedule.Responsibilities:Working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-added work developing solutions to help clients resolve complex disputes.&nbsp;Responsibilities may include developing financial and accounting analyses, utilizing business intelligence tools, conducting research, preparing reports that synthesize complex analyses, interacting with clients, project management, managing and training personnel, and providing excellent client service.&nbsp;The appropriate career level (Senior Associate or Director) will be determined throughout the interview process.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, or related disciplinesPreference: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligiblePreference: Accounting experience and familiarity with trial balances and general ledgersExperience in SQL, or other Programming Languages (R or Python)3+ years of experience in:o Accounting in an audit, tax or consulting capacityo Interpretation and critical analysis of financial statementsCollaborative team playerAbility to support multiple projects and meet deadlinesStrong project management skillsAbility to manage and train personnelMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.What you can expect from Ankura:Competitive salary and benefits packageAnkura offers on-the-job training and internal and external training opportunities to further develop your technical capabilitiesDynamic career pathBe prepared to expand your network of clients and contribute to business development efforts

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Practice Overview:Ankura’s Disputes & Economics group is the preeminent provider of forensic accounting and expert testimony services for multi-billion-dollar disputes between large multinational corporations and the Internal Revenue Service. The group is lead by experts that have testified in the largest transfer pricing matters in the United States and the team prides itself on combining its acumen in accounting, finance and massive data analysis with the intellectual curiosity of applying sophisticated database techniques to solve novel and complex challenges. Each project is a collaborative combination of team members who focus not only on complex problem solving but promoting a supportive environment full of challenging tasks and learning opportunities. Most projects begin with a blank slate after which the team designs creative and efficient approaches depending upon the specific facts and circumstances. In all cases, team members are encouraged to combine their academic skills and outside experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools. The group’s clients are multi-billion-dollar multinationals that have a passion for defending their international growth strategies and the projects last from one year to three years in length. Team members routinely interact with client personnel in accounting, financial reporting, treasury, legal and information technology departments as well as outside attorneys.This role will be located in Chicago and on a hybrid schedule.Responsibilities:Working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-added work developing solutions to help clients resolve complex disputes. Responsibilities may include developing financial and accounting analyses, utilizing business intelligence tools, conducting research, preparing reports that synthesize complex analyses, interacting with clients, project management, managing and training personnel, and providing excellent client service. The appropriate career level (Senior Associate or Director) will be determined throughout the interview process.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, or related disciplinesPreference: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligiblePreference: Accounting experience and familiarity with trial balances and general ledgersExperience in SQL, or other Programming Languages (R or Python)3+ years of experience in:o Accounting in an audit, tax or consulting capacityo Interpretation and critical analysis of financial statementsCollaborative team playerAbility to support multiple projects and meet deadlinesStrong project management skillsAbility to manage and train personnelMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.What you can expect from Ankura:Competitive salary and benefits packageAnkura offers on-the-job training and internal and external training opportunities to further develop your technical capabilitiesDynamic career pathBe prepared to expand your network of clients and contribute to business development efforts

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