Senior Manager, Forensics and Litigation Support

MNP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Manager for its Forensics & Litigation Support practice in Calgary. The role focuses on financial analysis, expert testimony, and leading engagements across fraud investigations and disputes, with responsibility for reports, schedules and practice development.

The candidate will supervise engagement planning, develop client-ready reports, mentor staff and drive business development while maintaining travel flexibility as required.

Qualifications

• CPA and CFE designations required.
• Experience in a professional firm is an asset.
• Certifications like CBV, MFAcc or DIFA are advantageous.
• Strong leadership and business development capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the proposal, planning and delivery of client engagements.
• Develop high-quality client reports detailing procedures, findings and conclusions.
• Structure and manage engagements for fraud investigations and disputes.
• Prepare financial data analysis to support litigation and provide expert testimony.
• Quantify economic damages and document with supporting schedules.
• Trace funds between accounts and illustrate findings with schedules.
• Develop independent expert financial reports and supporting documents.
• Conduct pre-acceptance procedures including conflict checks and engagement letters.
• Oversee engagement planning and monitor financial performance.
• Network regionally to identify proposal opportunities and business leads.
• Mentor and develop team members and conduct performance reviews.
• Maintain ability to travel as needed.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Education

CPA and CFE designation

CBV designation

MFAcc

DIFA program completion

Legacy CA

IFA designation

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Forensics & Litigation Support team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals delivers solutions to their clients through financial analysis, accounting and investigative expertise, and delivery of expert testimony. Our services include forensic accounting, fraud investigations, economic loss quantification, litigation support, and proactive fraud risk management. As a trusted advisor, you will support the team through analysis of financial data and information, delivery of high-quality reports, and practice development!

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the successful execution of the proposal, planning and delivery of client engagements.
• Develop high-quality reports in preparation for client delivery, detailing procedures conducted, findings and conclusions, recommendations (if any), and related schedules.
• Structure and manage a wide array of engagements to ensure high-quality delivery in relation to fraud investigations, litigation support and disputes, economic loss claims, workplace investigations, and proactive fraud initiatives.
• Manage and assist with the preparation of financial data analysis to support in litigation matters and provide expert testimony, if required.
• Calculate economic damages in relation to economic loss claims and effective reporting of the quantification through a report with supporting schedules.
• Determine the flow of funds (tracing) between accounts and illustrate the findings through reporting and supporting schedules.
• Manage the analysis of complex financial allegations and matters and develop independent expert financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Manage and assist with the analysis of financial information and data, supporting documentation, and interviews, through the use of forensic accounting techniques.
• Manage and assist with the development of working papers to support analysis conducted and procedures performed.
• Conduce pre-acceptance procedures, including conflict checks, open search research, engagement letter drafting, and effective client communication.
• Effectively manage engagement planning and team scheduling to ensure alignment with engagement agreement. Consistently monitor project metrics and financials and flag any deviations or projected deviations in a timely manner.
• Network in the region and identify potential proposal submissions opportunities as well as other business opportunities.
• Mentor, motivate and coach team members towards professional and personal development by setting clear expectations, providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills And Experience

• CPA and CFE designation
• Experience working in a professional firm is an asset
• Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and or CBV designation is an asset
• Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc) is considered an asset
• Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting (DIFA) program completion is an asset
• Legacy CA
• IFA designation is considered an asset
• 8 to 9 years of public accounting experience; advisory or consulting experience is considered an asset
• Strong business and practice development skills
• Proven people management, relationship building and leadership skills
• Strong strategic planning and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to obtain Reliability Status through the Government of Canada Contract Security Program

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!