Consultant/ Senior Consultant, Forensic Dispute & Investigations

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Apply your love of problem-solving and your value of ethics and integrity to a rewarding career in forensic accounting. Forensic accountants analyze, interpret and summarize complex financial data related to the investigation of fraud and misconduct and varying types of disputes.

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BDO values integrity, respect and collaboration. This is a place where you can build your career and make meaningful contributions to a dynamic and growing team that values diversity of thought. Learn from experienced forensic accountants dedicated to mentoring and providing opportunities for learning and growth. Our national team includes Chartered Professional Accountants, Chartered Business Valuators, those Certified in Financial Forensics, and more.

We are seeking a highly motivated Consultant/Senior Consultant to join the Forensic Disputes and Investigations Advisory team within BDO, based in Vancouver. This is an opportunity to start or advance your career in forensic accounting. We will assist you in developing the skills to excel in this role, which includes the following responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with peers with BDO and with BDO's current and prospective clients.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external clients, and interviews of witnesses.
• Conduct litigation support engagements related to shareholder disputes, breach of contract, misrepresentations, construction disruption and delay, and other commercial matters.
• Conduct fraud, corruption, and other investigations.
• Gather, analyze and interpret financial data.
• Develop financial and loss quantification models.
• Assist in drafting reports and presentations to clients.
• Participate in presentations made to current and prospective clients.
• Provide ongoing updates to managers regarding file execution.
• Develop an understanding of the business development activities required to support this type of practice and support the business development activities of the team.
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
  

Your experience and education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Completed (or enrolled in) a professional accountancy program (CPA).
• Completion of a (or enrollment in) fraud investigation designation such as CFE is beneficial but not required.
• Completion (or enrollment in) Chartered Business Valuator program is beneficial but not required (preference to those who have studied the Litigation Support In Business Valuation stream).
• 1 - 4 years of relevant work experience. Public accounting experience considered an asset
• Strong analytical, accounting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required.
• Proficiency working with databases, PowerBI and other data visualization tools is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish relationships with staff and clients.
• Ability to work with teams as well as independently under deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Salary: $57,000-$87,000/ year

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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