Manager, Forensic Accounting

The Opportunity:

Our client, a well-established professional services firm, is seeking a Manager, Forensic Accounting to join its growing litigation and insurance accounting practice.

This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys complex financial investigations, quantifying economic losses and working closely with clients to resolve challenging financial matters. You'll take ownership of engagements from start to finish, lead and mentor junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage forensic accounting, insurance loss and litigation support engagements from initial assessment through to completion, with final report review by a Partner.
• Conduct detailed financial investigations, identifying key issues, reviewing relevant documentation and performing accurate financial analyses.
• Apply insurance loss accounting principles and damage quantification techniques to assess financial and economic losses.
• Prepare and review financial analyses, supporting schedules and reports for litigation and insurance-related matters.
• Participate in client meetings, communicate findings and explain complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Plan and coordinate engagements, allocating work and ensuring assignments are completed within established timelines and budgets.
• Provide training, mentorship and supervision to junior accounting professionals.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations and support engagement billing and collections.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including networking, client presentations and industry events.
• Support the development of specialized service offerings and contribute to the firm's professional profile through thought leadership and industry involvement.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• A recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, insurance loss accounting or financial damage quantification.
• Strong investigative accounting skills with the ability to identify relevant financial information, assess complex issues and develop well-supported conclusions.
• Knowledge of insurance loss accounting principles and financial loss quantification methodologies.
• Understanding of the litigation process, relevant Rules of Civil Procedure and the role of financial experts in legal proceedings.
• Experience managing client engagements, coordinating deliverables and supervising junior professionals.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial findings to clients.
• A client-focused approach with an interest in building relationships and contributing to practice development.
• Additional designations such as CBV, CFE, CFF, CVA or other relevant forensic accounting or valuation credentials are considered an asset.

Compensation Range: Competitive Total Rewards Package with a target base salary of $120,000- $140,000