Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant

Taleo; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical and dental coverage

Wellness account

4 weeks vacation

Downtown office

Job summary

British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant to conduct complex forensic work and provide accounting guidance. The role involves expert testimony, staff training, and representing the Commission on related groups.

The position sits within Enforcement and requires extensive experience in securities enforcement, plus CFEs and CSC completion.

Qualifications

• Must have forensic accounting expertise and experience testifying in hearings.
• Expert witness experience highly valued.
• Background in securities enforcement or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex forensic accounting work on the most challenging, high-profile cases.
• Lead interviews of complainants, offenders and witnesses.
• Prepare comprehensive forensic accounting schedules and present evidence.
• Testify before tribunals and commissions.
• Participate in hiring and training of forensic staff.
• Advise staff on accounting issues and participate in working groups.
• Represent the Commission on forensic accounting initiatives.
• Provide forensic accounting training to staff and other regulators.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Expert Witness

Securities enforcement

Education

Certified in Financial Forensics

Canadian Securities Course

Job description

Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant Location Vancouver, BC Employment Duration Permanent - Full Time Closing Date 10/8/26

Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive.

Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.

Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant

Enforcement

Competition 26:33

Position Overview

The Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant conducts complex forensic accounting work and provides forensic accounting advice to Commission staff. The Senior or Lead Forensic Accountant also testifies to their forensic accounting work and qualifies as an Expert Witness in forensic accounting. In addition, the Senior or Lead Forensic Accountant trains forensic accounting staff within the Commission and represents the Commission on forensic accounting working groups.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Conduct forensic accounting work on the most complex, contentious, and when applicable high profile and unique cases investigated by Commission staff

Lead interviews of complainants, wrongdoers, and other witnesses

Prepare comprehensive forensic accounting schedules, present evidence, and make recommendations for further action as required, including formal hearings, prosecutions, and settlements

Testify to their forensic accounting work before tribunals

Participate in hiring, and training of forensic accountants within the Commission

Provide advice, information, and guidance regarding accounting issues to Commission staff

Represent the Commission on forensic accounting working groups

Provide forensic accountant training to Commission staff and other securities regulators

Qualifications

A minimum of seven years’ experience in securities enforcement work or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Certified in Financial Forensics designation

Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset

A minimum of ten years’ experience in securities enforcement work, including conducting detailed funds tracing in complex and contentious investigations, presenting evidence, and testifying in Commission hearings and criminal trials

Experience providing forensic accounting evidence as an Expert Witness

Certified in Financial Forensics designation

Completion of the Canadian Securities Course

What We Offer

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes:

Extensive benefit package including a defined benefit pension plan, medical and dental coverage, Wellness and Health Spending Account benefits, and four weeks of annual vacation

Beautiful downtown office

Work life balance

A collaborative, progressive, and professionally diverse team to work with!

Salary Range

The salary range for Senior Forensic Accountant (minimum of 7 years of relevant experience) is $109,345 (minimum) - $142,007 (midpoint) - $174,667 (maximum).

The salary range for Lead Forensic Accountant (minimum of 10 years of relevant experience) is $126,336 (minimum) - $157,509 (midpoint) - $188,680 (maximum).

The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate’s relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.

Please visit our Careers page to submit your cover letter and resume for this position, quoting competition 26:33 by October 8, 2026.

The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community.We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing [e-mail] if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.