Senior Accountant, Forensic Accounting

Senior Accountant, Forensic Accounting Department: Forensic Accounting Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Calgary Reporting To: Jared Poole Description MDD, A Davies Company, is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas. Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, as well as an interest in learning about new businesses. Our compensation packages are competitive with the major accounting firms. Your New Role We are looking for a qualified accountant with an interest in pursuing a career in forensic accounting. The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to: Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data Physical inventory observation, price testing Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement Check and proof reports and schedules Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information Prepare preliminary draft of report narrative and schedules Analyze and reconcile claim to final calculation Research, data analysis and evaluation Invoice analysis Attend marketing events and functions with clients What You'll Bring to the Role Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or near completion Minimum two years of relevant work experience Interest in pursuing a secondary designation such as the CBV Strong communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a team environment Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines Well-developed analytical, writing and problem solving skills Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Teams Additional language skills considered an asset MDD firmly supports the development of our staff, and encourages continued learning through training programs, mentoring, and working with our global offices MDD is committed to fostering a work environment that believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. Employee diversity and equality is an integral part of MDD’s business practices. MDD welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates selected throughout the recruitment process.

The Senior Accountant will perform forensic investigations, analyze financial data, and prepare detailed reports for litigation and insurance claims. They will also conduct interviews, perform inventory observations, and participate in marketing events with clients.

Candidates must hold or be near completion of a CPA designation and possess at least two years of relevant work experience. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Training programs • Mentoring

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Forensic accounting
• Business valuation
• Litigation support
• Data analysis
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation
• Interviewing
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• MS Teams
• Litigation Support
• Microsoft Teams
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Accounting
• Data Analysis
• Commercial Laws
• Business Valuation
• Calculations
• Lawsuits
• Communication
• Expert Witness
• Family Law
• Sales
• Forensic Accounting
• Marketing
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Mediation
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Outlook
• Physical Inventory
• Writing
• Medical Device Directive
• Investigation
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Consulting
• Forensic Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Canada