Standards Enforcement Officer

Ready to take your CPA career in a different direction? Options Consulting Solutions is proud to be partnering with CPA Ontario on a unique 12-month contract opportunity for a Standards Enforcement Officer. For an experienced CPA who cares deeply about the profession, this is an opportunity to put your technical accounting and assurance expertise to work in a different way — supporting professional integrity, accountability, and public trust. They operate at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Their work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten. Full-time, contract opportunity with a reputable organization Competitive compensation ($65-72 per hour) Convenient downtown Toronto office As a Standards Enforcement Officer for CPA Ontario, you will lead complex investigations into professional misconduct and regulatory matters to assess evidence and support sound decision-making. Manage sensitive and confidential cases while preparing detailed reports and recommendations and collaborating with senior stakeholders and external parties Lead preliminary investigations, including gathering, reviewing, and assessing complaints, evidence, documentation, and supporting information Provide technical accounting and assurance expertise throughout the investigation process Conduct research and develop risk-based investigation plans to assess potential breaches of professional or ethical standards Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, summaries, recommendations, and briefing materials Present investigation findings to senior stakeholders and committees, responding to questions and providing expertise Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate on regulatory and operational matters Identify opportunities to improve investigative processes, practices, and regulatory operations You are someone with experience handling confidential and sensitive matters involving complaints, professional misconduct, compliance, or regulatory issues. 8–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally including public accounting and regulatory, compliance, or investigative environments ~ Strong Microsoft Office and digital skills ~ Extensive report-writing experience, including the ability to develop clear findings, recommendations, and briefing materials ~ Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging with external parties, senior-level stakeholders, and diverse audiences ~ Experience with SharePoint, Salesforce, Power BI, or other data analytics tools Expected Compensation: CAD $65.00
- $72.00 per hour. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability. #