Senior Specialist

Position Summary

Crowe Soberman LLP is more than one of Canada's premier independent chartered professional accounting firms. We are a group of passionate people, delivering meaningful results to our clients. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Specialist to join our Valuations | Forensics | Litigation (VFL) team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and critique expert reports for client claims or disputes
• Compile data, analysis, and recommendations with respect to loss or damage quantification in insurance or litigation claims
• Prepare detailed analysis of accounting records and other personal and corporate financial information
• Understand the business/assets being valued, and the types of valuation methods being used, as well as analyze data and prepare business valuations
• Review financial statements, notes, attached schedules, management letters and tax returns, and other supporting documents to be used in a report
• Conduct financial research into industry and general economic conditions, valuation multiples for relevant public companies and precedent transactions
• Prepare income calculations to assist counsel in determining support obligations
• Prepare cash flow and valuation models to arrive at estimates of value
• Assist counsel in the preparation of Net Family Property statements for matrimonial purposes
• Use an investigative mindset to understand the business and how a loss/claim affects the business
• Attend, observe and contribute towards discussion in meetings
• Consult with clients, client's counsel, and representatives of insurance companies
• Identify and raise issues or findings, along with recommendations for their resolution
• Assist counsel in cross-examining opposing experts
• Undertake ongoing training and development to keep abreast of changes and current issues in the field of forensic accounting and business valuation
• Assign, co-ordinate, and review staff work to ensure all queries and outstanding points have been resolved satisfactorily, prior to Senior Manager and/or Partner review
• Mentor professional staff throughout the year and provide support and development to advance their careers
• Supervise the training of staff and provide guidance and direction to staff
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with external referral sources and stay abreast of industry developments

Qualifications:

• Understanding of financial statements, personal finances, employment records, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• The ability to perform thorough quantitative analysis
• An investigative mindset
• A keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts
• The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment with tight deadlines
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (comfortable contacting clients; conscious of client relations and expectations)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently within budgets so that multiple assignments can be handled simultaneously
• Desire to learn and pass on knowledge and experience
• Interest and aptitude for coaching and developing people
• Takes initiative and makes suggestions to improve the team's functioning and/or morale.

Education and/or Experience:

• CBV designation
• CPA designation is considered an asset
• 2+ years of valuation experience

Located in the heart of mid-town Toronto, we offer a convenient work location that is accessible by public transit.  We offer a competitive compensation package that commensurate with your experience. To learn more about our Firm, please visit us at

Crowe Soberman LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minority group members. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process, please advise us in advance. 

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.