Forensic Accountant

About the job

The Forensic Investigation Team (FIT) is a centralized resource of the Ontario Public Service that provides enterprise‑wide services in forensic investigation, forensic audit, and digital forensics. FIT includes proactive fraud prevention, fraud awareness training and consulting services. FIT investigates internal misconduct and serious fraud within, or against, the government, including supporting Ethics Executives in the investigation of disclosures of wrongdoing as set out in legislation.

As a member of FIT you will:

• Provide forensic financial expertise and advice to protect the client ministry’s financial assets
• Support trial preparation on financial fraud issues and alert management to control issues
• Plan and conduct financial investigations and forensic audits to analyze business records
• Examine evidence to identify proof of fraud and related activities to support investigations and audits
• Coordinate with law enforcement on criminal investigations
• Research legislation and recommend improvements to fraud policies
• Conduct data analytics and present findings to client ministries
• Advise on strategies to detect and deter fraud, and deliver training sessions
• Evaluate ministry controls and report issues to management
• Prepare and communicate investigative and audit reports

Mandatory requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Forensic accounting and fraud investigation expertise

• Demonstrated knowledge/skills in forensic accounting, fraud prevention, and interviewing
• Understanding of accounting practices, audit standards, and laws to detect fraud and investigate crimes
• Familiarity with fraud, criminology, and court processes for audits and testimonies

Technical abilities

• Ability to analyze data, document evidence, and use computers for audits and reports
• Capability to give technical advice on financial matters, including fraud

Research, evaluation and analytical skills

• Demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity
• Research organizations, review financial records to identify fraud, and assess fraud controls
• Assess the effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals
• Interpret and apply policy, procedures and legislation

Project management skills

• Lead projects from initial concept through completion within specific timelines
• Provide project leadership and advice to an assigned team of professionals

Relationship management and facilitation skills

• Experience creating and managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Work collaboratively to resolve issues, negotiate changes and shifts in priorities
• Lead consultations with stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding

Communication skills

• Respond to issues, provide recommendations and prepare reports using standard computer software
• Present clear testimonies and investigation reports
• Create, lead and present briefings on complex issue analysis to senior management

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodations are available to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion.