Financial Investigations and Dispute Advisory Services Partner

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM, the First Choice Advisor to the middle market, has been experiencing tremendous growth across Canada.  RSM is currently seeking an experienced Consulting Partner to join our Financial Investigations and Dispute Advisory Services (FIDS) Practice with the unique opportunity to further capitalize on RSM’s market opportunity and develop, lead, and execute against a growth and Go-to-Market strategy for Canada, building on an existing platform. The Principal / Partner will collaborate and represent RSM's FIDS Practice to clients and prospects across Canada, which includes services such as Fraud Investigations; Forensic Technology; Litigation and Disputes; Compliance and Fraud Risk Assessments; and Insurance Claims services. This professional will use their industry knowledge, consulting experience, depth of technical knowledge and strong collaborative mindset and expertise to bring integrated services to the market and our clients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Overseeing client service delivery of Forensic and Compliance services to clients that typically include government agencies, regulators, law firms, insurance companies, banks, corporate counsel and management of companies, audit committees, compliance officers, and corporate boards.

• Ensuring a client-centric, digitally driven client experience, inclusive of the use of technology tools and professionals

• Providing industry expertise, specifically in Public Sector, is a plus

• Driving business development (e.g.; marketing, sales, thought leadership, webinars, white papers, proposals, and branding) with existing relationships across an existing network of government agencies, regulators, law firms, insurance companies, banks, corporate counsel, C suite executives, audit committees, compliance officers, and corporate boards to build a strong pipeline to revenue and greater market share in Canada

• Understanding of existing capabilities and depth of those capabilities to understand how we provide integrated, holistic solutions to our clients

• Acting as a relationship leader for strategic accounts

• Working on and leading projects (assessments, analysis, reporting, testifying)

• Working across North America to service clients, while expanding the team roster as needed.  Demonstrating exceptional leadership skills and proven success in managing and motivating teams (recruiting experienced and college candidates, training, career development)

• Championing a mindset of client-centricity with a digitally-driven client experience

• Delivering engagements utilizing teams across the globe, including India

• Maintaining operational excellence (billing, collections, personnel management, scheduling, and related administrative responsibilities), and continuing our history of profitable growth

• Travel as needed

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Previous experience in managing and directing the forensic analysis, investigative efforts and related to corporate, government or regulatory investigations, litigations, and disputes domestically and globally preferably in Public Sector.

• Previous experience in managing and directing Compliance engagements

• Ability to assess and apply various tools, including development and application of proprietary tools/workflows depending on the client situation

• Must be recognized as an expert in the forensics and/or Compliance field and have been identified as or testified as an expert witness or presented in front of government agencies

• Significant experience in leading teams in a matrixed organization

• Proven success and track record in building a profitable practice

• Proven business development and sales, coupled with a growth mindset

• Proven track record of success in exceeding client expectations

• Recognition in professional organizations

Desired Credentials: CPA, CFE, Various Compliance and/or Monitorship certifications; Advanced degree preferred

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].