Manager, Forensic Accounting

Davies; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized forensic accounting firm in London, Ontario is seeking an experienced forensic accountant. You will manage assignments involving commercial insurance claims and collaborate closely with clients. The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation and has over 5 years of experience in forensic services. This is a permanent full-time position with opportunities for client interaction and travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in forensic accounting services.
• Experience in measuring commercial insurance claims, including business interruption.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assignments in forensic accounting.
• Communicate analysis results to clients and attend meetings.
• Supervise and teach junior accountants.

Skills

Forensic accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London Canada

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

• 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 and Expertise

• 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