Manager, Financial Investigations

1 month ago

Toronto ON, Canada Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Full time

Position Title: Manager, Financial Investigations

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Division/Branch: Operations Division / Audit and Financial Investigations Branch

Application Deadline: May 22, 2024

Level: Level 11

Salary Range: Min: $93,989 to Max: $117,495

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming (casino, internet gaming, and charitable gaming), horse racing, and cannabis sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The Audit and Financial Investigations Branch (AFI), Compliance Services, works collaboratively with other branches and stakeholders to enable effective regulatory risk management and improve regulatory outcomes. AFI carries out risk-based audits and reviews across all regulated sectors provides advice and insights to internal partners and delivers objective and reliable results that support effective regulatory responses.

The AGCO is seeking a driven Manager of Financial Investigations (Manager) to lead the financial investigations unit and provide input on the formation of the AGCO practices as they relate to due diligence investigations and forensic accounting. The Manager will work closely with various teams across AGCO’s Compliance Services group to effectively manage files and related challenges and issues.

In this role, the successful candidate will but not limited to:

  • Act as a Financial expert and assist the Police Officers/Investigators in conducting financial investigations.
  • Analyze issues related to corporate governance and internal control systems at applicant companies.
  • Evaluate matters related to the audits of financial statements, such as audit risk assessments, reportable conditions, and management letters issued by external auditors.
  • Identify and assess potential contentious issues that would impact the honesty and integrity
    of the applicant and recommend options to address issues raised.
  • Advise, provide direction, and make appropriate recommendations regarding the findings of the financial investigations.
  • Prepare comprehensive and coherent financial analysis reports on investigation findings.
  • Plan and conduct gaming-related examinations/investigations related to the misappropriation of funds, fraud, theft, and forged documents brought forward to the OPP.
  • Provide testimony as an expert witness in court and at hearings.
  • Identify and evaluate training needs in the respective branch/team to lead and direct a clear alignment between the three pillars - priorities, planning, and performance to facilitate and foster teams to collaborate and deliver the mandate of the branch.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A professional accounting designation (e.g. CA-CPA or CMA-CPA) and a forensic accounting designation (e.g. CA-IFA or CFE).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of auditing, gaming, and accounting with a particular emphasis on investigative and forensic accounting.
  • Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of forensic accounting to conduct or supervise forensic investigation and provide expert testimony in court.
  • Proven experience leading diverse teams and implementing talent management and coaching practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the gaming and liquor industries and their suppliers and participants.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices in industries with numerous financial, accounting, and control systems.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Gaming Control Act, Liquor Licence Act, Wine Content Act, related Regulations, Terms and Conditions, the Criminal Code, and other trust and charity-related legislation.
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and US Income Tax Laws.
  • Comprehensive understanding of corporate governance structures, processes, and control environments for companies and not-for-profit entities.
  • The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.
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