Certified Public Accountant

About the role

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm. We advise technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to innovations and competitive ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own analytical workstreams involving financial statement analysis, valuation support, and accounting-based analyses.
• Analyze financial statements, accounting records, SEC filings, and supporting documentation to identify key accounting and business issues.
• Evaluate accounting policies, including revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and financial disclosures to support litigation, valuation, and strategic consulting engagements.
• Partner with economists and consultants to interpret accounting information and incorporate financial insights into client deliverables and expert analyses.
• Support business valuation, damages analyses, and other financial analyses through rigorous accounting and financial assessment.
• Conduct structured research across accounting, economic, industry, policy, and technology domains to inform analysis and case strategy.
• Review accounting guidance, academic literature, policy documents, technical materials, and public filings to support analytical assumptions.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs to inform hypotheses and analytical direction.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, well-structured written narratives for internal and client-facing materials.
• Draft sections of memoranda, reports, and presentations that explain methodology, results, and implications.
• Create clear exhibits (tables, charts, and figures) that communicate complex accounting and financial concepts succinctly.

What You'll Bring

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from a top university (target GPA 3.6+).
  • CPA designation required. 3–4+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big Four or nationally recognized accounting firm. Audit experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in valuation, transfer pricing, litigation support, or forensic accounting is a plus.
  • Valuation credentials (e.g., ABV, CVA, ASA, or similar) are preferred but not required.
  • Evidence of academic or leadership excellence (e.g., honors, Dean's List, leadership roles).
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Deep understanding of financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, and financial statement analysis.
  • Ability to review complex financial records and identify accounting issues relevant to valuation and litigation analyses.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial modeling is preferred.
  • Experience with analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, or Stata) is a plus.
• Communication & Mindset:
  • Clear, structured communicator with strong writing and synthesis skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate personal strengths ("spikes") and learning trajectory.
  • Coachable, growth-oriented, and motivated to develop quickly in a demanding environment.
  • Clear interest in litigation consulting and Keystone.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams of economists, accountants, and consultants.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• 401k contribution
• Competitive benefits package