Senior Investigator (Forensic Accountant)

Job summary

The Senior Investigator will lead complex forensic accounting investigations into complaints against members, including evidence gathering and report preparation. They will also provide litigation support, mentor junior staff, and contribute to departmental strategic initiatives.

Job details

CPA Ontario is not like other organizations We operate at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible. Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten. About This Opportunity: CPA Ontario is currently in search of a Senior Investigator (Forensic Accountant) who will be responsible for carrying out investigations required for the Professional Conduct Committee (“PCC”) and as appointed by Counsel to the PCC. this role, you will be appointed to lead investigations or assist in investigations with other Investigators. As a leader within the Enforcement group you will participate in and lead projects and initiatives. * Lead complex investigations into complaints against members, including evidence gathering, witness interviews, investigative planning, and report preparation. * Develop investigation strategies, manage case budgets, and collaborate with subject matter experts on specialized and high-profile matters. * Prepare evidentiary briefs and investigation reports, presenting findings and recommendations to decision-making committees. * Provide litigation support by assisting with allegation development, hearing preparation, and serving as a witness in disciplinary proceedings. * Mentor and guide investigators and support staff, fostering investigative excellence in planning, interviewing, issue resolution, and report writing. * Supervise, coach, and delegate work to Investigation Specialists and Coordinators to support effective case management and team development. * Contribute to departmental projects, strategic initiatives, training programs, and continuous improvement efforts. * Develop and deliver training, presentations, orientation sessions, and resource materials for internal and external stakeholders. * Participate in departmental planning, process enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives to strengthen investigative practices and outcomes. * CPA designation in good standing, with successful completion of the Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc), Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting (DIFA), or an equivalent forensic accounting credential. * 10+ years of progressive forensic accounting and investigative experience, with a proven ability to independently lead complex investigations from planning through to final report completion. * Demonstrated experience conducting investigative interviews, gathering and analyzing evidence, preparing investigation reports, and providing expert testimony in legal or regulatory proceedings. * Strong understanding of public accounting practices, with the ability to apply professional accounting expertise, investigative techniques, and sound judgment to complex matters. * Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk, identify issues, and draw well-supported conclusions. * Proven ability to exercise significant professional judgment and carry out investigative responsibilities with professionalism, integrity, and due care. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, deliver presentations, build relationships, and influence stakeholders. * Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple investigations simultaneously while managing competing priorities and deadlines. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as experience using e-discovery and investigation management tools. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams, contribute to departmental initiatives, and support broader organizational objectives. * We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, savings programs, and a sustainable approach to how work gets done. * We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate, not as an afterthought. * We have a hybrid working environment, with three days a week on-site, complemented by 2 days of work-from-home time. We are intentional about that: the work we do benefits from being together. We want those days you work from home to be comfortable and offer a one-time bonus towards a home office when you start. * We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities, stretch projects, secondments, and genuine paths for career progression. * We move quickly. The pace reflects the profession we serve; it can be demanding, but the work matters, and the team around you is invested in the same outcomes you have.

What you’ll do

The Senior Investigator will lead complex forensic accounting investigations into complaints against members, including evidence gathering and report preparation. They will also provide litigation support, mentor junior staff, and contribute to departmental strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA designation and a forensic accounting credential such as MFAcc or DIFA. A minimum of 10 years of progressive forensic accounting and investigative experience is required, along with proven ability to lead complex investigations and provide expert testimony.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Mental health resources
• Savings programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Home office bonus

Listed skills

• report preparation · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forensic accounting
• Investigative planning
• Evidence gathering
• Witness interviewing
• Report preparation
• Litigation support
• Case management
• Risk assessment
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Microsoft Office
• E-discovery
• Professional judgment
• Communication skills
• Mentoring
• Report Writing
• Witness Interviews
• Trial Preparation
• Public Accounting
• Influencing Skills
• Professionalism
• Litigation Support
• Investigation Management
• Investigative Interviewing
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Forensic Sciences
• Critical Thinking
• Electronic Discovery
• Economics
• Forensic Accounting
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Presentations
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Team Building
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Investigation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Forensic Investigator
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors