Forensic Service Director (Bilingual FR/EN)

A career in our Forensic and Dispute practice, within Fraud, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients understand where they might have vulnerabilities and develop solutions to manage the risks involved. We prevent, respond to and remediate a wide range of business threats, risks and complex issues. Our forensic specialists provide solutions and support for clients dealing with fraud, regulatory and crisis situations. As part of the team, you'll help provide support to our clients who wish to investigate potential fraud, unethical behaviours, and contractual non compliance matters, support clients responding to regulatory enquiries and provide expert advice and opinions in the context of damage quantification. You'll also help clients review and remediate systems and controls to prevent further issues.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Director , you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Utilizing your forensic accounting knowledge and subject matter expertise to execute on client issues and challenges, including quantification of alleged fraud, conducting interviews of individuals and suspects, reviewing email and other electronic records for clients and drafting deliverables

• Leading client engagements, including serving as the primary point of contact with clients and overseeing staff members

• Preparing high quality investigative reports for partner review and subsequent delivery to clients detailing procedures undertaken, results, limitations and recommended actions

• Assisting with business development efforts to grow the Eastern Canada Forensic Services practice

• Working internally with other practice areas to identify and explore opportunities for forensic services

• Coaching and mentoring junior staff members and assisting them in expanding their forensic accounting knowledge

• Participating in the development and execution of forensic accounting training programs that will be used to develop staff

• Performing client pre-acceptance procedures including conflict checks, client investigation checks and drafting engagement letters; and

• Preparing external working paper files with documentation of procedures performed and evidence obtained

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

• Experience in the forensic accounting field

• Proven ability to execute on forensic accounting mandates in the form of a minimum of five projects

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, criminology or a related field

• CA/CPA or equivalent accounting designation

• Successful completion of the Certified Fraud Examiners "CFE" designation within one year of joining the Forensic Services practice

• Demonstrated managerial experience including solving client problems, communicating with clients, facilitating decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and leading a team

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with respect to interviewing and report writing

• Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with others

• An ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure and adapt to changing priorities

• This role doesn't support completion of the Canadian CPA designation

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
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PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people. We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it's done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
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