Senior Forensic Accountant

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FSRA in Ontario seeks a seasoned forensic accounting professional to lead examinations and investigations into complex matters affecting financial services. You will work with counsel and leverage accounting expertise to support enforcement actions.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, managing case files to prosecutorial standards, and providing risk assessments and litigation support across FSRA and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• University degree and CPA Ontario designation or equivalent.
• MFAcc / CFF / CFE designation is an asset.
• Minimum five years of investigative and forensic accounting experience, preferably in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads, conducts or supports examinations and investigations of serious or complex matters.
• Plans and conducts interviews with complainants, informants, witnesses and suspects.
• Leads teams on the most complex cases including fraud, with task and report quality oversight.
• Examines books, records and files to identify contravention of laws and regulations.
• Provides forensic accounting expertise to Counsel and FSRA executives.
• Prepares court documents and assists in hearings and prosecutions.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Investigative interviewing

Regulatory investigations

Court and legal procedures

Education

University Degree + CPA Ontario

MFAcc / CFF / CFE asset

Job description

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we're passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.

Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.

At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. We prioritize learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.

Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!

Job Description

Accountable for providing specialized forensic accounting expertise in the conduct of examinations, inquiries or investigations involving wrongdoing, or other type of misconduct or offences within financial services sectors regulated by FSRA.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, conducts or supports examinations, inquiries or investigations of serious or complex matters involving financial services sectors who are in contravention of legislation administered or enforced by FSRA.


• As a member of an investigation team or independently, plans/conducts interviews with complainants, informants, witnesses, suspects and makes recommendations for the disposition of a variety of serious or complex matters relating to statutory offenses utilizing professional practice standards of investigative and forensic accounting, and major case management principles.


• Leads teams of Investigators on the most complex and serious cases (e.g., fraud) including prioritizing, assigning and ensuring the completion and quality of tasks and reports in accordance with Major Case Management Principles.


• Conducts risk identification and assessments including examining books, records and files to identify contravention of laws and regulations.


• Provides investigative and forensic accounting subject matter expertise to Counsel and FSRA executives, management and colleagues.


• Analyses and evaluates evidence and exercises professional judgment in making recommendations in consultation with counsel with respect to resolution of investigation files/cases.


• Prepares, serves or actions "Requirements to Provide Information" summonses and other legal documents, as required by legislation, including the laying of Information alleging offences or executing search warrants.


• Develops case files to prosecutorial and evidentiary standards, including crown briefs, Investigation Reports, and in the event of prosecution, acts as fact or expert witness at legal and administrative proceedings.


• Assists Counsel in the preparation of cases for hearings following procedural and administrative requirements with respect to handling, cataloguing, securing and continuity of evidence gathered during an investigation.


• Leads or contributes to investigations including preparing court documents for judicial authorizations and providing litigation support to counsel for court proceedings.


• Works collaboratively with the Legal & Enforcement team and across FSRA, liaises with other regulatory and law enforcement agencies and may participate in integrated and multi-lateral enforcement activities with other jurisdictions or partners.


• Participates on a range of special projects including assessing policies and identifying opportunities for policy development or change in areas related to the investigation function.


• Contributes to the development of standardized practices, guidelines and procedures in the appropriate conduct and resolution of investigations files from an investigative perspective.


• Develops, delivers and participates in training sessions, and presentations related to forensic accounting and the delivery of an effective enforcement program.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• University Degree combined with designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant in good standing with CPA Ontario or equivalent designation in another jurisdiction


• Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent experience with investigative and forensic accounting investigations, in the context of the FSRA sectors is an asset.


• Minimum of five (5) years' investigative and forensic accounting experience, preferably in a regulatory environment

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of accounting theory, practices, policies and audit standards to understand and analyze complex business accounting systems.


• Knowledge of investigative techniques, rules of evidence, court or tribunal procedures and related legislation such as Provincial Offences Act, Ontario and Canada Evidence Act, Charter of Rights and Criminal Code of Canada.


• Knowledge of the latest case law, reports, judgements and precedents related to FSRA's legislation


• Verbal communication skills to conduct interviews with complainants, informants, witnesses, suspects and legal counsel and to deliver presentations


• Written communication skills to draft forensic accounting legal reports and documents used for court proceedings

Please note that this position will close at 12AM on the expiry date*

Compensation Grade

Grade 07-AMAPCEO

Compensation Range

• $92,976.00


• $135,136.00

Bargaining Unit

AMAPCEO

Job Code

Job Code: 7A001F

Employment Type

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36.25

FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED