Disputes & Litigation Senior Associate

A career in our Forensic Consulting Generalist 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 regulatory and crisis situations. As part of the team, you’ll help provide support to our clients who wish to investigate potential financial crime, support clients responding to regulatory enquiries, deal with cybersecurity breaches and provide expert advice and opinions in legal proceedings. You’ll also help clients review and remediate systems and controls to prevent further issues.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Disputes & Litigation Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare capitalized earrings, cash flow and valuation models to arrive at estimates of value
• Apply accounting and auditing skills, in a forensic capacity, on specific projects
• Attend briefings and report presentations to clients, both internal and external
• Assist in report preparation, including reports used as expert evidence in dispute matters
• Assist with the design and development of well-supported financial analysis
• Engage clients in discussions around their business, including operations and financial items to further our valuation analysis
• Conduct financial research into industry and general economic conditions, oil and gas benchmarks, discount rates/cost of capital, valuation multiples for relevant public companies and precedent transactions
• Understand the business/assets being valued, its historical and projected performance as well as key strengths and challenges
• Perform client pre-acceptance procedures including conflict checks and drafting engagement letters
• Perform audit support work including the review of purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment assessments and private equity portfolio company valuations

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• Strong technical/analytical and project management skills, an ability to analyze business situations and a professional and personable demeanour to interact with clients and work effectively in teams
• Experience in a professional services firm is preferred
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, counsel, or other parties
• University degree in business, accounting or finance
• Experience with Alteryx, Tableau and Microsoft Power BI would be an advantage
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside and/or coaching diverse people and perspectives
• CA/CPA or equivalent accounting designation preferred
• An ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
• Enrollment in the Chartered Business Valuator and/or Chartered Financial Analyst programs
• Strong financial analysis/modeling skills and understanding of financial statements

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 amazing 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 us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.

Your Application to PwC

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The most connected firm through activity based working

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, whether it’s in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. 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.

What to consider before applying

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

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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