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 for growth in one of HKA’s most specialized service lines.
- 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 excited to open the door for a Tax Expert to join our team of Forensic Accounting consultants! In this position you will be working closely with a dedicated Partner, to evaluate, research and deliver on our specialized client needs. This position is ideal for someone who is looking to get into Forensic Accounting as their next career step. Furthermore, this position fits well for those interested in becoming Partner in the future.
General Responsibilities
- Manage or support client projects by collating Tax research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on subjects such as Apportionments, International Tax, Allocations, Tax Shelter and more.
- Communicate with client project liaison on a consistent basis.
- Technical writing, drafting and editing.
- Provide support to Expert witnesses including collaboration on the production of Expert reports.
- Assist with building complex models to analyze financial data using spreadsheets and databases.
- 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.
- Foster positive internal and external relationships whilst maintaining the confidential nature of client relationships and related work products.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 4+ years of professional experience in Federal Tax Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, International Tax.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. A master’s in taxation, JD, and/or LLM (with a concentration in tax) preferred; Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM
- Well-rounded knowledge and hands-on experience in Domestic Tax Law, with a preference for International Tax Law knowledge a plus.
- Exceptional research and writing abilities
- Commitment to undertaking high-quality analysis with strong problem solving and attention to detail.
- Technical experience in data analytics and the ability to manipulate data. Experience with SQL and/or other database management tools a plus, but not required.
- Extensive experience managing large data sets in Microsoft Excel including familiarity with pivot tables and other intricate functionality within the tool
- Client facing communication skills providing efficiency and clarity when interacting with a wide variety of audiences and simplifying complex topics.
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.
ED&I at HKA:
HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with Federal, Provincial/State and Local legislation.
