Associate Director, Forensic Accounting

HKA is a leading global consulting firm in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, investigation, expert witness and litigation support.

We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex issues by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts, investigators, and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.

Our experts have testified on many of the largest investigative and commercial damages matters across the globe.

As part of the HKA team you can expect :

• A strong collaborative culture focused on growth, client success and employee happiness.
• An amazing opportunity to join the rapidly evolving Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice in our Canadian region.
• The ability to leverage HKA's strong brand and reputation to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity :

As HKA continues to expand our presence, areas of expertise and reputation across fields and industries, we are growing our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team in Canada!

We are seeking professionals in the Greater Toronto / Mississauga Area on a hybrid-office work schedule, but candidates in other areas are welcome to apply.

General Responsibilities

• Manage or support client projects by collating research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conduct fact-based investigations to test the validity of allegations using proven investigative approaches and the latest technology.
• Communicate with client project liaison on a consistent basis.
• Provide collaboration on the production of Expert reports.
• Assist with building complex models to analyze economic and financial data using spreadsheets and databases.
• Conduct technology-enabled analysis of data to identify anomalies, relationships, or trends using the latest analytics and visualization platforms.
• Communicate with clients using varying levels of complexity to relay data, findings and suggestions and manage their expectations effectively.
• Work within deadlines / priorities across multiple projects, delegating / collaborating with team members.
• A positive and collaborative way of working, fostering good internal and external relationships whilst maintaining the confidential nature of client relationships and related work products.

Qualifications and Experience :

• 4+ Years experience in relevant financial consulting or service organizations.
• 1+ Years experience in disputes consulting, business consulting, forensic accounting or public accounting.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.
• Commitment to undertaking high-quality analysis with strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Technical experience in data analytics and the ability to manipulate data.
• Confidence in using key Microsoft Suite tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow efficiency and clarity when interacting with a wide variety of audiences and simplifying complex topics.
• CPA, CBV, CFE, or CFI designation preferred.

What we offer :

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible hybrid-remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA.

We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

ED&I at HKA :

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees.

We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or anyother basis in compliance with Federal, Provincial and Local legislation.

Department Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages Locations Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, Vancouver, BC Remote status Hybrid Remote