Financial Advisory Services - Consultant I

Resolution Economics is seeking a Consultant I to join our Financial Advisory Services Practice in our Chicago office, on site, with availability to start in either the winter of 2026 or summer of 2027.

Company Description:

Resolution Economics is a leading economic consulting firm focused on providing economic, statistical, and financial analysis; litigation and consulting support; and expert testimony to the world’s leading companies and law firms. Resolution Economics is headquartered in Los Angeles (Century City) with offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York City, Charlotte, Austin, and Philadelphia.

Working at Resolution Economics is a rewarding experience where teamwork, creativity, and academic rigor combine to generate real-world results. We apply analytical, statistical, and economic methods to create compelling narratives that are digestible to non-technical audiences. Our work often influences State and Federal case law, informs settlement discussions, and directly impacts the outcomes of future litigation. Given the high-stakes nature of our work, our clients depend on our adaptability, efficiency, and ability to maintain a high degree of reliability in our work product.

Practice Description - Financial Advisory Services:

The Financial Advisory Services (“FAS”) Practice at Resolution Economics provides forensic accounting, valuation, economic damages, and financial investigation services to corporations, law firms, and their counsel. Our team brings together Certified Public Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, Accredited Business Valuation professionals, and other credentialed experts to support clients in complex commercial disputes and investigations.

Our work spans a wide range of engagement types, including commercial and intellectual property disputes, antitrust matters, bankruptcy and valuation disputes, fraud investigations, insurance claims, and SEC enforcement matters. We perform detailed financial analyses, develop damages models, conduct business valuations using income, market, and asset-based approaches, and investigate allegations of financial fraud and accounting irregularities across industries such as technology, energy, healthcare, and hospitality.

Our consultants work across all stages of the litigation and consulting process — from early case assessment and discovery through expert reports, depositions, and trial testimony. We collaborate closely with counsel and clients on fact-intensive financial matters and frequently work alongside academic affiliates at leading universities to bring additional rigor and insight to our analyses.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for candidates who meet the following profile. A full list of qualifications is provided in the Job Qualifications section below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science/Analytics, Mathematics, or Economics
• Understanding of financial statements, financial concepts, and accounting
• Developing skills in financial analysis, modeling, and valuation
• Interest in forensic accounting, damages analysis, and financial investigations

Job Description:

Resolution Economics’ Financial Advisory Services team is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Consultant I (“Consultant”) position in its Chicago office. The Consultant I position is the entry-level position at Resolution Economics, and no prior work experience is required to apply.

As a Consultant in the FAS Practice, you will be part of a team providing clients with expert witness testimony in arbitrations and litigations, as well as fraud and forensic accounting services. These engagements often involve commercial and intellectual property disputes, antitrust disputes, bankruptcy and valuation disputes in a wide variety of industries including (but not limited to) technology, oil and gas, healthcare, and hospitality. You will have the opportunity to work with senior members of our staff, as well as academic affiliates at some of the best universities across the country.

Consultants typically assist with document review, research (including industry and market analysis), data analysis, financial analysis, and client interactions. While Consultants will regularly perform analytical and financial work, they will also be expected to develop a sense of the big picture for each engagement and to learn how to translate complex financial issues into clear, compelling narratives for expert reports and client presentations.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and intellectually curious, with a positive attitude and an interest in developing expertise in forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation consulting. We are looking for individuals with a collaborative spirit and a willingness to learn. The FAS consulting environment can be unpredictable, so the Consultant should be able to handle multiple requests and accommodate tight deadlines confidently. For the right candidate, the position will be as rewarding as it is demanding. Consultants will quickly learn that they have the support of a team of intelligent and highly motivated individuals who have a genuine interest in their professional development and advancement to higher positions. The Consultant role offers a challenging and rewarding pathway for those seeking to grow into future leaders and experts in the field.

Salary Scale:

Consultants are paid an annual salary of between $97,300, and $103,000, subject to all required deductions and withholdings, and not including the value of benefits under any Resolution Economics-maintained benefit plan. The Consultant position is classified as exempt from overtime pay requirements under applicable Federal and State law.

Responsibilities of this position may include:

• Assisting with client engagements, including performing data- and document-intensive financial analysis and modeling/projections, strategic analysis, due diligence, valuation analysis, damage calculations and analysis, forensic accounting procedures, litigation support, intellectual property disputes, risk assessments and remediation, quality control analysis, and/or industry research
• Assisting with valuation analysis using discounted cash flow, asset-based, and market-based approaches, with support for methodology and assumptions
• Assisting in drafting and quality-assuring memos and content for expert reports using litigation discovery and outside sources
• Assisting in reviewing and refuting the testimony and analysis of other expert witnesses and preparing court exhibits, as necessary
• Assisting with a variety of forensic accounting activities to investigate fraud and/or other accounting or business irregularities
• Communicating project status with internal team, and with counsel and/or clients to obtain documents and/or information

Job Qualifications:

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of financial statements, financial concepts, financial theory, and accounting
• Understanding of business concepts, strategy, and compliance frameworks
• Detail-oriented and analytical with developing skills in financial analysis, modeling, and accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and translate complex issues in a clear manner
• Ability to solve problems, think creatively and critically, and display intellectual curiosity
• Strong work ethic and responsiveness through executive presence and professionalism
• Developing awareness of damage theories and calculations, presenting expert opinions, valuation techniques, and investigative techniques
• Excellent research, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple cases/projects
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn new software programs as necessary (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
• Ability and desire to succeed in a team environment
• Willingness to continue professional development and education (e.g., CFA, CVA)
• Willingness to work extended or irregular hours based on project needs

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science/Analytics, Mathematics or Economics.
• Master’s degree a plus but not required.
• Background in public accounting, investment banking, capital markets, corporate finance, economic research, or private equity is a plus.
• CPA, CFA, CVA, CFE, ASA a plus.

Resolution Economics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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