Cornerstone Research
Associates

WHO WE ARE: Cornerstone Research is a leading economics and finance consulting firm with more than 400 staff members across six offices. Together with an extensive network of nationally prominent faculty who testify as expert witnesses, our staff specialize in analyzing complex economic, financial, accounting, and marketing issues that arise in litigation.

Cornerstone Research is involved in a broad variety of projects, including high-profile legal cases and disputes. Our recent cases have involved an array of accounting and auditing issues, including those related to subprime mortgages, securitizations, fair value, derivative and hedge accounting, revenue recognition, and SOX and other regulatory compliance. Our cases have included allegations against accounting firms, investment banks, corporations, directors, and officers. We have experience in such diverse industries as financial institutions, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, high technology, traditional manufacturing, and retailing. More detail can be found on our website at http://www.cornerstone.com

ASSOCIATES AT CORNERSTONE RESEARCH: Cornerstone Research provides an interesting and rewarding work environment. Our staff works directly with esteemed faculty experts in a distinctive partnership that combines the strengths of the academic and business worlds. Cornerstone Research provides opportunities for associates to develop as testifying experts if they are interested in such a career path.

Associates are central to casework at Cornerstone Research and are involved in all phases of a project. In the initial stages of a case, associates actively participate in the formulation of the work plan and the analysis of issues. As the case progresses, associates handle the complex aspects of a case directly, while managing and advising analysts. They work with senior staff, experts, and clients to develop case strategy and to determine how best to communicate our findings. In addition, associates actively participate in shaping and implementing the firm's recruiting, training, and practice development strategies. Overall, Cornerstone Research offers an excellent package of interesting work; exposure to a broad set of issues in finance, economics, and accounting; and a high degree of personal responsibility.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek candidates who have pursued doctoral studies in accounting with the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues and present concise explanations of complex analyses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong empirical background in financial accounting, cost accounting, or auditing; and excellent interpersonal skills. CPAs are strongly encouraged to apply. More experienced candidates with at least three years of academic and/or nonacademic work experience, and who have demonstrated strong analytical and interpersonal skills are also encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including a statement describing your interest in economic and financial consulting and your location preferences), resume, and a sample research paper to http://associatecareer.cornerstone.com. In addition, your application will only be considered complete if it includes three letters of recommendation; please have those sent to us using the information below. More experienced candidates are only required to submit a cover letter and a resume. Please be sure to rank our offices in order of your location preference, if any. We have offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Menlo Park (CA), New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Contact:

Recruiting Coordinator - ARN
Cornerstone Research
599 Lexington Avenue
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10022-7642
Online Application URL: http://associatecareer.cornerstone.com
Email: associate-recruiting@cornerstone.com
Website: http://www.cornerstone.com

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.