Charles River Associates Hires Jean-Philippe Poissant
The Boston-based consulting firm has added Poissant as a vice president in its finance practice, drawing on his litigation and regulatory accounting background.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Business Strategy
Charles River Associates, headquartered in Boston, has hired Jean-Philippe Poissant as vice president in its finance practice. Poissant, based in Los Angeles, brings nearly two decades of experience in financial and accounting consulting for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Why it matters
The hire adds senior financial and accounting expertise to a consulting firm that serves clients in litigation and regulatory matters. It also reflects the continued demand for specialists who can support complex disputes and investigations.
Poissant spent 14 years at Cornerstone Research and four years at PwC, bringing nearly two decades of experience to CRA's workforce of more than 1,000 consultants across 20+ global offices. The announcement does not specify his portfolio, deal responsibilities, or the practice areas he will lead.
The players
Charles River Associates
A global consulting firm headquartered in Boston that provides economic, financial, and litigation support services to corporations, law firms, and governments.
Cornerstone Research
A research and consulting firm known for expert analysis in securities, accounting, and financial litigation matters, where Poissant spent 14 years before joining CRA.
The details
Poissant joined Charles River Associates from Cornerstone Research, where he was named a principal in 2019 and served as co-head of the accounting practice since 2024. Earlier, he spent four years as a manager in PwC's consulting and deals practice, and he holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and a bachelor's degree in accounting from HEC Montreal.
Timeline
2019: Poissant was named a principal at Cornerstone Research.
2024: Poissant became co-head of Cornerstone's accounting practice.
November 5, 2026: Charles River Associates announced the hire.
Market Landscape
The move reflects competition among litigation and financial consulting firms for accounting specialists with experience in securities and regulatory disputes. Poissant's transition from Cornerstone Research, a direct peer in expert-witness work, shows how these firms recruit from one another to deepen their bench in financial litigation.
For clients engaging CRA on litigation or regulatory matters, the addition of a senior finance leader may affect the staffing and expertise available on their engagements. The announcement itself does not indicate changes to CRA's pricing or service offerings.
The takeaway
Senior hires with litigation and regulatory accounting experience signal where consulting firms are investing as disputes grow more complex. Readers tracking professional services should watch how such moves reshape practice leadership across firms.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
