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
CRA’s Financial Administration Department is currently a team of over thirty-five professionals based in our Boston, Chicago, and London offices. The team includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Revenue, Tax, and Internal Controls.
The Director –Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of CRA, directly impacting our global growth and success. This role provides an opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. The Controller is a leadership position within the Financial Administration team that will be responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of the group. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth and professional development within a dynamic and supportive environment. This individual will lead and inspire the team in key operational areas, including Accounts Payable, Global Payroll Processing, Billings/Collections, and Revenue Accounting. They will also be responsible for reviewing of journal entries and account reconciliations, contributing to a timely month-end close, performing various internal controls over financial reporting, and assisting with interpreting and operationalizing of new technical accounting pronouncements. Typical responsibilities include:
Desired Qualifications
To Apply
To be considered for this position, we require the following:
Learning and Benefits
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 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.
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.