Associate Manager, Investigations Diligence and Compliance - Specialist

Job summary

The Associate Manager will lead complex financial investigations, forensic accounting projects, and regulatory compliance assessments while managing client relationships and project resources. They are responsible for conducting investigative interviews, performing financial analysis, and documenting findings in objective, client-focused reports.

Job details

Kroll’s North American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance - Specialist practice is seeking an Associate Manager based in Toronto. This is a wide-ranging role in the Financial Investigations team. The Associate Manager will develop and manage investigations and consulting cases, including client relationships, proposals, consulting and project management, and will have responsibility for quality and case completion and follow-up. This role requires assisting on case strategy and scoping, advising on investigative techniques, identification of evidence, performing information gathering and investigative interviews, performing financial analysis, asset tracing and recovery, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, performing insider risk compliance assessments, managing projects and resources, documenting carefully the results of analysis and evaluations, and preparing conclusions for clients. This role also requires an imaginative and creative thinker with the ability to work to tight deadlines, often balancing a significant and varied caseload. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent judgment, be commercially-focused, and be driven by professional excellence and a commitment to the Kroll brand. A key interest in business strategy, global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments, is essential due to the range of cases that will be handled across various industry sectors. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: * Gain a deep understanding of case and client needs through discussions directly with the client or taking direction from a senior member of the Financial Investigations team * Take an active role on a broad range of complex investigations, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, internal (client) investigations, insider risk compliance assessments, consulting projects and forensic matters, with the support of Kroll’s expert resources. * Assist with carrying out information gathering and investigative interviews with a range of stakeholders involved in an investigation * Conduct and document detailed forensic accounting procedures, with examples including tracing of funds, source‑and‑use analysis, validating expenses and sources of income to third‑party documentation, testing internal controls, and other related investigative procedures. * Write well structured, logical and objective reports which present research and analysis in a client-focused manner to address the clients’ central questions and concerns. * Interface with and present interim findings to clients. * Prioritize projects and assignments whilst meeting tight and demanding deadlines. * Provide guidance, oversight, and review for Interns and Associates working on client deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned tasks. * Contribute to the professional development and performance management of team personnel and external resources. * Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices and various practices. * Contribute to the development, management, and expansion of client relationships, including identifying and supporting new business opportunities. Essential Traits: * Bachelor’s degree and chartered professional accountant (CPA - Canada) or certified public accountant (CPA - US) or equivalent required; working towards obtaining the certified in financial forensics (CFF) or certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation * Minimum 3 years’ investigative and/or audit experience with a recognized professional services or other investigative firm * Strong attention to detail * Excellent foundational accounting technical skills, with the ability to apply core principles accurately and consistently across complex engagements. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to serve as a client contact, lead client calls, and deliver clear, well‑articulated written and oral reports. * Ability to analyze large volumes of information and present oral and written summaries in a comprehensive and coherent manner * Demonstrated ability to maintain organized, well‑structured, and QC ready files, ensuring consistent documentation standards * Ability to prioritize several projects and assignments on multiple topics while meeting tight deadlines * Strong team, project, and client‑management capabilities, with a flexible, collaborative approach and proven experience working effectively with diverse teams. * Positive attitude with an inquisitive, solution‑oriented mindset, consistently seeking to understand underlying issues and contribute to continuous improvement. * Proficient in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint About Kroll Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com. Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits professionals based on merit. The salary range for this position is $80,000 – 115,000 CAD. #LI-MO1 #LI-Hybrid

What you’ll do

The Associate Manager will lead complex financial investigations, forensic accounting projects, and regulatory compliance assessments while managing client relationships and project resources. They are responsible for conducting investigative interviews, performing financial analysis, and documenting findings in objective, client-focused reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a CPA designation, with at least 3 years of investigative or audit experience in a professional services firm. Strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are essential.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial investigations
• Forensic accounting
• Regulatory compliance
• Asset tracing
• Internal controls
• Insider risk assessment
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Investigative interviewing
• Client relationship management
• Financial analysis
• Risk advisory
• Business strategy
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Certified In Financial Forensics (CFF)
• Internal Controls Testing And Monitoring
• Positivity
• Investigative Interviewing
• Compliance Assessments
• Information Gathering
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Public Accountant
• Customer Service
• Software Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Development Management
• Performance Management
• English Language
• Financial Analysis
• Forensic Accounting
• Imagination
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Business Strategies
• Investigation
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Prioritization
• Advising
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Legal
• Compliance Investigator
• Compliance Manager
• Legal Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Compliance Managers
• Managers, All Other

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