Senior Investigator

Senior Investigator

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Bring Your CPA and Forensic Accounting Expertise to Our Investigations Team.

CPA Ontario is currently in search of a Senior Investigator who will be responsible for carrying out investigations required for the Professional Conduct Committee (“PCC”) and as appointed by Counsel to the PCC. In this role, you will be appointed to lead investigations or assist in investigations with other Investigators. As a leader within the Enforcement group you will participate in and lead projects and initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Executing and taking a lead role on investigations of complaints against members of the profession, including reviewing materials and developing investigative plans and budgets. Conduct interviews with witnesses and members in accordance with bylaws and regulations. Gather and manage evidence in a forensic context. Conduct complex investigations. Partner with and work in tandem with subject matter experts on larger, or specialized matters. Prepare reports and related evidentiary document briefs. Appear before the PCC to speak to the investigation report and answer queries. Provide litigation support to Counsel in drafting allegations and preparing for hearings. Appear as a witness before the Discipline Committee.
• Providing oversight and direction to other Investigators and Investigations Support staff to build investigative skillsets and provide guidance on items such as planning, issue identification and resolution, and interviewing and report writing as appropriate.
• Executing on and participating in projects, initiatives and other key matters within the department: Participate in internal meetings, contribute to training and resource materials. Develop and contribute to presentations, administrative matters, and participate in speaking engagements when applicable.
• Supervising, mentoring, and delegating work to the Coordinator and Investigation Specialists.
• Contributing to the continued update of training materials, participating in internal meetings geared towards strategy and planning as well as working on various projects.
• Participating in Investigator Training and PCC Orientation Training sessions.

Who You Are:

A CPA member in good standing with, at minimum, successful completion of at least one of: the Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc), DIFA (Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting Program), or equivalent along with a minimum 10 years of experience in executing investigative files independently from the planning stage through to completion of a report, conducting interviews, preparing investigative reports, and providing expert testimony in a legal environment. You have an understanding of, and professional experience in public accounting, and the ability to apply professional accounting skills and an investigative mindset in every investigation.

A strong communicator (verbally and written) with excellent interpersonal, presentation, relationship building, and negotiating skills.

A demonstrated critical thinker and problem-solver with proven professional judgment and the ability to carry out investigative responsibilities with professionalism and due care.

Extremely organized with a proven ability to plan and multi-task, in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Digitally fluent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and e-discovery software tools.

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
• Hybrid work environment. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in-office teamwork and collaboration.
• Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
• Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
• Focus on your well-being. With industry leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well-being.

Who We Are:

We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our 103,000 members and 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca.

We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position:

At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.

CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Accounting

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