Senior Forensic Accountant

fsra; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FSRA, Ontario's financial services regulator, seeks a forensic accounting expert to lead examinations, inquiries and investigations into misconduct across regulated sectors. You will plan interviews, prepare case files, and provide expert accounting analysis to counsel and FSRA leadership while coordinating with Legal & Enforcement and external partners.

A CPA in good standing with a relevant Master's or credential is preferred; five years' investigative experience is required, with asset

Qualifications

• University degree with CPA designation in good standing (Ontario or equivalent).
• 5+ years of investigative/forensic accounting experience, regulatory preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, audit standards, and evidence rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support investigations into serious or complex financial misconduct.
• Conduct interviews and prepare case files with prosecutorial standards.
• Develop and manage court documents, summonses, and witness statements.
• Provide forensic accounting expertise to counsel and FSRA leadership.
• Collaborate with Legal & Enforcement and external agencies.
• Deliver training and contribute to policy development related to investigations.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Knowledge of accounting theory

Evidence rules & court procedures

Education

CPA designation (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:

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