Senior Manager, Forensics And Litigation Support

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.
Make an impact with our Forensics & Litigation Support team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals combines forensic accounting and investigative expertise to protect clients’ assets and reputation. As a trusted advisor, you’ll manage investigations and litigation matters in dispute.
MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.
Responsibilities

• Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
• Execute transactions through the provision of client services including planning, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating engagements
• Carry out reports of highly detailed, meticulous engagements and contribute to deliverables
• Facilitate collaboration with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop knowledge around performance improvement
• Some travel may be required
• Execute investigative plans on sensitive litigious matters and objectively analyze complex financial matters
• Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
• Promote MNP advisory services through the delivery of presentations, writing articles, facilitating workshops or participating in community activities
• Execute the development of independent detailed expert financial reports
• Analyze financial data, examine documents, conduct in-depth research and lead Forensic engagements such as contract disputes, asset misappropriation and conflicts of interest
• Develop, coach, and train team members towards professional and personal development
• Perform needs assessments and lead the collection, development, research and analysis of data (through website research, report review, interviews, focus groups and surveys)
• Responsible for the execution of client engagements assisting fraud or wrongdoing investigations, litigation support and proactive risk assessments with a wide variety of clients, industries, and disputes
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Lead forensic accounting engagements such as calculating and analyzing economic loss claims, investigating wrongdoing allegations, preparing financial analysis, and calculating damages
• Maintain high quality control by reviewing work done from other team members for accuracy and completeness; provide feedback to team members
• Network and take a leadership role in the local professional, business, and community while raising awareness of MNP and looking for new business development opportunities
• Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Lead project financials (budgets, WIP, timely billing, collection, variance recognition)
• Leverage team appropriately to ensure proper documentation is prepared for the client and procedures relating to the file are followed accordingly
• Conduct formal, written annual performance reviews

Skills And Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Ability to achieve Secret level Government of Canada security screening
• Experience in business and practice development is considered an asset
• Strong computer literacy including advanced skills in Excel, Microsoft Word,
• Some travel may be required
• Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) designation.
• 5+ years of experience in a public accounting; previous experience in advisory or consulting is considered an asset
• Experience in Forensic Accounting or Internal Audit is mandatory

MyRewards@MNP
More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.
Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!