Manager, Forensic Accounting

MDD; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized forensic accounting firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced individual to manage forensic accounting assignments. Responsibilities include supervising junior accountants and working closely with clients to deliver detailed analysis results. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and CPA designation, with at least 5 years of experience in relevant fields. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience required.
• Experience in measuring commercial insurance claims is preferred.
• Ability to manage staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assignments for clients.
• Attend meetings to communicate analysis results.
• Supervise and teach junior accountants.

Skills

Forensic accounting experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

MDD, A Davies Company, is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

We are seeking a candidate that has experience in forensic accounting services, with specific experience relating to the quantification of commercial insurance claims and interested in pursuing a career with MDD.

Key Responsibilities

Working within the MDD team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• The management and completion of assignments
• Working closely with clients; attending meetings and communicating the results of your analysis
• Developing and maintaining their own technical expertise related to specific engagements
• Assisting other offices with workload and technical matters
• Supervising and teaching junior level accountants
• In addition to file work, this candidate will participate in new business development and maintaining current clients.
• There may be some expectation of travel with this position, depending on the nature of the assignments

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

MDD is flexible with the requirements for this position; however, we would prefer candidates to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) or other professional designation
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience
• Experience in the measurement of commercial insurance claims, including business interruption
• Experience in the measurement of cyber claims, personal injury claims and/or accident benefits claims would be a benefit
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff
• Well-developed analytical, writing and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Motivated to exceed client expectations and develop leadership skills
• An appreciation for working consultatively and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Teams
• Additional language skills considered an asset