Professional Standards Investigations Specialist

Make a meaningful impact by supporting complex investigations that protect the public and uphold confidence in the accounting profession

CPA Ontario is not like other organizations

We operate at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible.

Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.

About This Opportunity:

Join CPA Ontario as a Professional Standards Investigations Specialist and play a key role in protecting the public and upholding the integrity of the accounting profession. In this dynamic position, you will support internal and external investigators appointed by the Professional Conduct Committee in conducting investigations into allegations of professional misconduct involving members, students, and firms. Leveraging your investigative, analytical, and organizational skills, you will manage complex document and e-discovery processes, coordinate investigative activities, and help ensure investigations are conducted efficiently, thoroughly, and fairly. In addition, you will contribute to strategic initiatives that support the Enforcement team’s objectives and CPA Ontario’s broader regulatory mandate, offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow and develop your expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Document Management

• Lead e-discovery and document management activities for investigations, managing large volumes of evidence in Everlaw and SharePoint to ensure information is organized, searchable, accessible, and supports efficient investigations and reporting.
• Develop and maintain investigation materials, including document collections, evidence briefs, chronologies, communication logs, and reference resources, while troubleshooting document access and information-sharing issues.
• Enhance and support e-discovery technology by improving processes, delivering training to internal and external investigators, and liaising with software vendors to implement and leverage new platform functionality.

Investigation Execution

• Coordinate and support investigations by proactively monitoring file progress, tracking deadlines, managing outstanding tasks and information requests, and anticipating investigator needs.
• Conduct investigation support activities, including data collection, research, financial analysis, witness interview support, note-taking, and management of undertakings.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of investigative outputs by fact-checking reports against source documents and preparing schedules, appendices, and other supporting materials for reports and prosecutions.

Investigation Support & Administration

• Provide administrative and coordination support for investigations, including preparing correspondence, developing and formatting investigator reports, and compiling supporting document briefs.
• Review and quality-check investigative materials by proofreading and editing reports, briefs, schedules, and appendices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to manage investigation files, prioritize deliverables, support investigator onboarding and training, and provide ongoing operational support throughout the investigation process.

To Be Successful You Need:

• Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field, with 3 to 5 years professional experience supporting investigations, forensic accounting, legal, or regulatory environments. A Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma would be considered an asset.
• Experience using e-discovery platforms; formal e-discovery training or certifications (e.g., CEDS) are considered an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking, with the ability to identify issues, conduct research, and support sound decision-making.
• A proactive, investigative mindset with a strong desire to learn and continuously develop new skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and navigate challenging situations professionally.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• High integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Salary Range

• The starting annual salary range for this position is between $66,300 - $82,900 per annum, based on your qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.

Why Join CPA Ontario?

• We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, savings programs, and a sustainable approach to how work gets done.
• We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate, not as an afterthought.
• We have a hybrid working environment, with three days a week on-site, complemented by 2 days of work-from-home time. We are intentional about that: the work we do benefit from being together. We want those days you work from home to be comfortable and offer a one-time bonus towards a home office when you start.
• We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities, stretch projects, secondments, and genuine paths for career progression.
• We move quickly. The pace reflects the profession we serve; it can be demanding, but the work matters, and the team around you is invested in the same outcomes you have.

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, fair and run by humans. All suitable applications are reviewed by someone on our Recruitment team, and if your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, we’ll be in touch. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.