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Summer 2027 Consultant - Forensic, Litigation, & Valuation Services

Baker Tilly · IL · $78,280–$102,763 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What do you think forensic, litigation and valuation consultants actually do day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the work, which is detailed and evidence-heavy, not like a TV show.

Tell me about a time you found an error or inconsistency in data that others missed.

What they are checking: Attention to detail, which is the most important skill in forensic work.

Tell me about a long, detailed project where you had to stay focused for weeks.

What they are checking: Stamina for careful, repetitive work that forensic engagements often require.

Why forensic and litigation work instead of audit or tax?

What they are checking: Genuine interest in investigative work and an understanding of how it differs from other paths.

What would you do

A manager asks you to keep a case confidential, and a friend asks what you're working on. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that confidentiality in litigation work is absolute.

Your analysis supports a conclusion that the client won't like. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report findings honestly, since expert work must hold up in court.

About the work

If you were given a year of bank statements and asked to find unusual payments, how would you start?

What they are checking: Whether they think methodically about patterns, outliers and documentation.

How would you explain what a company is worth to someone with no finance background?

What they are checking: Basic grasp of valuation and the ability to explain it in plain words.

How comfortable are you with Excel? Tell me about the most complex thing you've built in it.

What they are checking: Practical spreadsheet skill, which interns use constantly on damages and analysis work.

How would you organize evidence so someone else could follow exactly how you reached a number?

What they are checking: Documentation habits that let work be reviewed and defended.

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The full job description

As published by Baker Tilly.

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: As a part of Baker Tilly Consulting, you will find that our global brand and entrepreneurial environment will give you the support you need to apply your industry and technical experience to build your career across a wide range of services to meet our client’s most important needs. As a member of our team, you will also contribute to some of the most important activities in our firm which include operating and growing the business, serving the client, developing the best people, and shaping our culture. Program Opportunities: As a member of the Forensics, Litigation & Valuation Services (FLVS) Consulting program, you will have the opportunity to: • Learn and execute meaningful engagements as a consultant that have an impact on the business • Collaborate with experienced Staff, Seniors, Managers and Partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services • Engage directly with a variety of clients ranging from privately held businesses to publicly traded multi-national corporations • Learn directly from mentors and additional Baker Tilly employees through a series of networking activities, formal training, and an open work environment • Participate in our year-long Value Architect training program designed to give you the tools needed to immediately contribute to client engagements and personal development • Impact the surrounding community through stewardship activities Qualifications • Have achieved your degree in Accounting by August 2027 • Outstanding academic performance required, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above • Relevant internship, work experience and/or involvement with a professional organization • The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries • Excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills • Be available to travel as needed for client projects • A resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required as part of the application process. • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future Additional Information The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. In Irvine & Los Angeles, California: pay rate range is $78,280 to $102,763 In San Francisco, California: pay rate range is $88,490 to $116,161 In New York City: pay rate range is $85,090 to $111,699 In Chicago, IL: pay rate range is $74,880 to $98,290

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