Manager, Forensic Accounting

MDD; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized forensic accounting firm is seeking an experienced candidate to manage forensic accounting assignments, specifically focusing on quantifying commercial insurance claims. The ideal applicant will have a CPA and at least 5 years of relevant experience, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills. This position includes the opportunity to supervise junior accountants and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in measuring commercial insurance claims.
• Strong problem-solving and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assignments related to forensic accounting.
• Work closely with clients; attend meetings and communicate analyses.
• Supervise and teach junior accountants.

Skills

Forensic accounting services experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

MS 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.

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

• 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