Our client is a leading Toronto forensic accounting firm, offering expertise in insurance claims, litigation and fraud investigation. They offer a collaborative and progressive culture, with excellent career development opportunities.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Responsible for managing projects and monitoring the quality of work performed on forensic accounting engagements, including quantification of insurance claims, fraud investigations and damage quantification arising in a litigation context • Effectively lead the planning and execution of Forensic Disputes and Investigative projects, including compiling financial data, performing analysis and preparing recommendations • Responsible for the review and completion of forensic accounting reports • Correspondence with clients, lawyers, insurance adjusters and internal contacts to discuss file issues and present our findings • Develop and maintain client relationships at the highest level, including accountability for most operational aspects of client engagement • Attend client sites to perform work (when and where required) • Preparation of schedules and reports pertaining to Forensic Accounting files and general financial accounting & analysis • Apply technical expertise and interprets laws, regulations and standards to formulate client related recommendations • Participate in all technical tasks and business development of the firm • Use sound judgement and reasoning to make both common and complex decisions • Other duties as required
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge:
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in forensic accounting, in particular demonstrated expertise in completing, leading and/or managing commercial insurance loss quantification assignments • CPA designation required. Specialty designation (i.e. CIP, CBV, CFE, CFF) would be an asset • Strong analytical, accounting and auditing skills • Strong knowledge of insurance loss quantification and claims consulting process • Expert/advanced knowledge and application of the relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations and practice standards • Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, self-driven and highly motivated to be a leader • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal