Associate (Intellectual Property practice)

Charles River Associates - Private
Houston, TX
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

CRA’s Intellectual Property practice applies deep expertise in finance, accounting, and economics to the valuation of intellectual property. Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams, assisting with financial, accounting, and economic analyses and valuation models. The team spans a variety of industries, including software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products.

What You Will Do

Assist the project team with the development of financial, accounting, and economic analyses and valuation models; conduct industry, market, and competitive research; review and summarize client documents and third-party research; perform interview-based research; assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Successful candidates have a strong working knowledge of financial, accounting, and economic concepts and a broad range of research and quantitative skills. A curious and analytic thinker who brings creative approaches to non-standard problems is desired.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related analytic discipline
  • Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or financial/economic analysis
  • 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 detail orientation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Superior benefits package
  • Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
  • In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits
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