Forensic Accountant

at  HKA Global

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.
As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As HKA continues to expand our presence, areas of expertise and reputation across fields and industries, our newest step growing our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team in Canada! This is a great opportunity to join at “ground level” and make an impact as the team and the service line as a whole.
We are seeking professionals in the Greater Toronto/Mississauga Area on a hybrid-office work schedule. We are seeking professionals at levels ranging from experienced Associates looking to take their early skillsets to the next level, all the way to established Director-level professionals looking to take their expertise in a new direction.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Career experience in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Familiarity with the Services/Consulting organizations.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.
• For more senior level candidates: experience in disputes consulting, business consulting, forensic accounting or public accounting.
• Commitment to undertaking high-quality analysis with strong problem solving and attention to detail.
• Technical experience in data analytics and the ability to manipulate data. Experience with SQL and/or other database management tools a plus, but not required.
• Confidence in using key Microsoft Suite tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow efficiency and clarity when interacting with a wide variety of audiences, and simplifying complex topics.
• CPA License preferred, but not required.

• Manage or support client projects by collating research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Communicate with client project liaison on a consistent basis.
• Provide collaboration on the production of Expert reports.
• Assist with building complex models to analyze economic and financial data using spreadsheets and databases.
• Communicate with clients using varying levels of complexity to relay data, findings and suggestions and manage their expectations effectively.
• Work within deadlines/priorities across multiple projects, delegating/collaborating with team members.
• A positive and collaborative way of working, fostering good internal and external relationships whilst maintaining the confidential nature of client relationships and related work products.