Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant Full Time NEW

Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant

Enforcement

Competition 26:33

Position Overview

The Senior Forensic Accountant or Lead Forensic Accountant conducts complex forensic accounting work and provides forensic accounting advice to Commission staff. The Senior or Lead Forensic Accountant also testifies to their forensic accounting work and qualifies as an Expert Witness in forensic accounting. In addition, the Senior or Lead Forensic Accountant trains forensic accounting staff within the Commission and represents the Commission on forensic accounting working groups.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Conduct forensic accounting work on the most complex, contentious, and when applicable high profile and unique cases investigated by Commission staff

Lead interviews of complainants, wrongdoers, and other witnesses

Prepare comprehensive forensic accounting schedules, present evidence, and make recommendations for further action as required, including formal hearings, prosecutions, and settlements

Testify to their forensic accounting work before tribunals

Participate in hiring, and training of forensic accountants within the Commission

Provide advice, information, and guidance regarding accounting issues to Commission staff

Represent the Commission on forensic accounting working groups

Provide forensic accountant training to Commission staff and other securities regulators

Qualifications

Senior Forensic Accountant qualifications:

A minimum of seven years’ experience in securities enforcement work or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Certified in Financial Forensics designation

Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset

Lead Forensic Accountant qualifications:

A minimum of ten years’ experience in securities enforcement work, including conducting detailed funds tracing in complex and contentious investigations, presenting evidence, and testifying in Commission hearings and criminal trials

Experience providing forensic accounting evidence as an Expert Witness

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Certified in Financial Forensics designation

Completion of the Canadian Securities Course

What We Offer

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes:

Extensive benefit package including a defined benefit pension plan, medical and dental coverage, Wellness and Health Spending Account benefits, and four weeks of annual vacation

Hybrid work model

Beautiful downtown office

Work life balance

Professional development opportunities

A collaborative, progressive, and professionally diverse team to work with!

Salary Range

The salary range for Senior Forensic Accountant (minimum of 7 years of relevant experience) is $109,345 (minimum) – $142,007 (midpoint) – $174,667 (maximum).

The salary range for Lead Forensic Accountant (minimum of 10 years of relevant experience) is $126,336 (minimum) – $157,509 (midpoint) – $188,680 (maximum).

The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate’s relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions, and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.

Application Details

Please visit our Careers page to submit your cover letter and resume for this position, quoting competition 26:33 by October 8, 2026.

The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing [email protected] if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.