Senior Manager - Forensic Accounting

Forvis Mazars, Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, a recognized global advisory firm, seeks a Senior Manager in Forensic Accounting in Montreal. The role involves leading high-impact forensic investigations and managing a dynamic team. Candidates should possess extensive experience in financial investigations, strong leadership skills, and be able to communicate complex information effectively.

Benefits

Vacation based on experience + personal days

Comprehensive group insurance plan + access to telemedicine

Employer contribution to retirement plan

Access to a global network and high-impact engagements

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting.
• Fluency in French and English required.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver forensic accounting mandates including fraud investigations.
• Draft expert reports for legal proceedings.
• Mentor and manage a team of forensic analysts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Professional writing

Public speaking

Education

CPA, CA or equivalent

CFE or CFF certification

Tools

Excel

IDEA

Power BI

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About the Position

Are you an experienced forensic accounting professional, passionate about financial investigations, complex litigation, and independent expert analysis? Do you want to apply your expertise to high-impact mandates in a growing firm that is part of a global network? If so, this position is for you.

Based in our Montréal office , you will play a key leadership role in overseeing and executing a variety of forensic accounting mandates, including fraud investigations, shareholder disputes, commercial litigation, insurance claims, corruption, and money laundering cases. You may also be called upon to testify as an expert witness and to help grow and mentor a dedicated forensic team.

This position combines technical rigor, strategic client engagement, team management, and contributes to the overall visibility and growth of the firm.

Who We Are

Forvis Mazars is a leading international audit and advisory network, made up of two independent partnerships with over 40,000 professionals across 100+ countries . For more than 50 years, our Canadian offices in Montréal, Gatineau, and Toronto have supported clients with expertise and commitment.

Our Forensic Accounting team is recognized for the quality of its work, the depth of its analysis, and its strategic positioning with a diverse clientele : law firms, insurance companies, government agencies, and private enterprises.

Our core values guide everything we do :

Gathering to prosper better - Excelling in customer service - Committing to results - Embodying change

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mandates in forensic accounting : fraud investigations, contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, insurance claims, corruption, and money laundering.
• Analyze and reconstruct complex financial and accounting data with a rigorous investigative methodology.
• Draft expert reports for use in legal, arbitral, or regulatory proceedings.
• Testify as an expert witness in court, as needed.
• Mentor, train, and motivate a team of forensic analysts and professionals.
• Serve as a strategic point of contact for clients including law firms, insurers, public institutions, and large corporations.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Tax, Audit, Advisory) on multidisciplinary assignments.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth : business development, process improvement, and participation in proposals and RFPs.

Your Profile

• Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent)
• Additional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) are strong assets
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in forensic accounting, financial litigation, investigative audits, or related fields
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to legal and non-financial audiences
• Strong skills in professional writing and public speaking
• Experience as a court witness is an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, high ethical standards, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, IDEA, Power BI)

Your Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and methodological rigor
• Ability to inspire and lead teams in high-pressure environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
• Comfortable navigating sensitive and high-stakes situations
• Proactive, autonomous, and resourceful
• Able to represent the firm with professionalism in public or legal settings

Languages

• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written English fluency is required due to the nature of the role : the selected candidate will regularly communicate with clients and colleagues outside Quebec whose working language is English. (In accordance with the Charter of the French Language of Québec)

What We Offer

• Vacation based on experience + personal days
• Comprehensive group insurance plan + access to telemedicine (Dialogue)
• Employer contribution to retirement plan
• Access to a global network and high-impact engagements

Step Up, Inspire, and Make a Difference

Do you see yourself in this profile and want to advance your career with a growing, purpose-driven firm?

Send your resume to :

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

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